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St. Anthony City Council Work Session <br />February 8, 2024 <br />Page 3 <br />Mayor Webster thanked Councilmember Leehy for her authenticity.She believes it is important to work <br />through the past. She agreed the reconciliation portion is very important. <br />Mayor Gustafson asked how we collect input from residents and others.He suggested putting something <br />on their website to gain input. The use of forms could be used to collect comments. <br />Councilmember Wassenberg stated some people like to give input in person. <br />Mayor Webster reviewed what she heard from the St.Anthony Council that there is importance of <br />creating a process,how do we connect with the community members,need to determine how the <br />feedback will be used,how questions can be answered as far of the benefits to St.Anthony and the police <br />department. The importance of open dialogue and reconciliation is needed. <br />Councilmember Doolan stated transparency is important in the process.There is value in people being <br />able to express how they feel and see that in the analysis that is done.We need to be able to show that <br />input is being considered. <br />Councilmember Jenson stated Council needs to decide how they are going to interpret the inputs.The <br />information needs to be compiled and shared between the two communities. <br />Councilmember Leehy stated she received an email from a resident today that she will get to staff to be <br />compiled with other comments and distributed. <br />Councilmember Jenson asked how long that feedback process should remain open.There needs to be a <br />timeline for the collection of input. <br />Mayor Webster stated community members of Lauderdale should be included.They may be concerned if <br />their service level would change. <br />Mayor Gustafson stated we need to get moving on this as soon as possible starting with an online way to <br />comment.Then setting up town halls,public forums,etc.hopefully within one month or sooner.He <br />recommended this be staff driven. <br />Councilmember Doolan suggested St.Anthony look at the outreach plan for the Climate Action Survey <br />done last summer.We need to get out in the community to get input rather than having people come to <br />City Hall which can be intimidating for some. The format used will be communicated to Falcon Heights. <br />Councilmember Jenson stated that they went to organizations within the City and also City events to gain <br />input. <br />5