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City Council Regular Meeting Minutes <br />April 28, 2026 <br />Page 8 <br />1 Carl Neumann, a resident, waived his time to Dr. Bibi Neumann. Dr. Neumann noted <br />2 improvement in the April 14 minutes regarding the Public Forum section. She stated that it more <br />3 clearly captured participation, which is a meaningful step forward. She noted that she will be <br />4 watching for consistency going forward. She noted aspects of participation, such as submitting <br />5 written comments, raising specific questions, and tying the questions to agenda items. She stated <br />6 the importance of preserving and connecting participation over time. She commented that a <br />7 resident should be able to look back at a meeting and understand what was raised, how it relates <br />8 to decisions, and whether it was addressed. If this is not clear, participation loses its weight. She <br />9 also noted concerns around the consent agenda. Items such as claims, licenses, and insurance <br />10 decisions carry real impact. She appreciated the value of efficiency, but noted that when <br />11 discussion is limited, written materials should explain the decision-making process. If this is not <br />12 clearly explained, the public does not understand the logic behind outcomes. She requested that <br />13 the public-facing record continue to develop in a way that reflects the decision and the reasoning <br />14 in an understandable manner. She thanked the City administration for posting her written <br />15 comment online. <br />16 <br />17 XII.INFORMATION AND ANNOUNCEMENTS. <br />18 <br />A.19 Future Agenda Items. <br />20 <br />21 Councilmember Doolan highlighted Spring Cleanup Day, scheduled for May 2 from 9 a.m. to 12 <br />22 p.m. at Public Works. She also noted that May 12, 13, and 14 are Curbside Branch Chipping <br />23 days. Finally, she informed the Council about the Senior Luncheon in City Hall on May 14. <br />24 <br />25 The next Regular Council Meeting will be held on May 12, 2026. <br />26 <br />27 XIII. ADJOURNMENT. <br />28 <br />29 Motion by Councilmember Jenson, seconded by Councilmember Doolan, to adjourn the meeting. <br />30 <br />31 Motion carried 5-0. <br />32 <br />33 The Regular Meeting of the City Council was adjourned at 8:06 p.m. <br />34 <br />35 <br />36 Respectfully submitted, <br />37 Samina Crabtree <br />38 TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc. <br />39 <br />40 <br />41 <br />42 <br />43 Mayor <br />44 ATTEST: <br />45 City Clerk <br />46