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