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Session 1934 September 20, 2004 Councilmembers. Ms. Brungardt suggested that Councilmembers make it their business to contact Council liaisons for information which may be pertinent. Mr. Ollendorff said each Board and Commission is different in terms of how they forward information. Each should be regarded separately. Discussion followed about how to proceed with this dissemination of information. The consensus was that this topic become a future Study Session meeting. Revision of City Council Rules and Procedures Councilmember Welsch had some questions about special meetings, public hearings and other City Council procedures, one being clarification of the consent calendar. Mr. Ollendorff explained that the consent calendar was made up of routine administrative items that usually did not require a great deal of discussion; however, if any councilmember wished to remove an item from the consent calendar, then he would appreciate receiving notification sometime earlier in the day, so that he can fully research the questions and report intelligently back to the councilmember at the meeting. Ms. Welsch asked about Rule Nine and written ordinances and was advised that any member of Council could make this request. Her next question was about Rule Ten and why bills are designated as "emergency." She said she was not aware that Councilmembers could amend ordinances and was advised that they may. Mr. Ollendorff advised that if an amendment to an ordinance is substantive, it must be held over until the next meeting; this is not required if it is a typographical error. An amendment to an ordinance must be in writing, in specific words. She asked about "special committees" and what they are, in Rule Fifteen. She asked to review Rule Twenty-one about posting areas for notices and wanted to know where else they may be posted? She wanted Rule Thirty clarified. She stated that she would review these issues at greater detail and will wish to discuss them at a later date. Heman Park Cell Phone Tower Councilmember Welsch asked that this item be placed on the agenda for the September 27, 2004 Council Meeting to hold a Public Hearing at the October 11, 2004 meeting, to enable citizen in-put. Mr. Ollendorff said there were two issues to approve on this matter: 1) any cell tower is a conditional use permit and goes to the Planning Commission first for review and for a Public Hearing. If they meet all the rules it must be approved; and 2) will the Council allow it to be placed in City Park? The question is when is the best occasion to hold a Public Hearing? He asked if the Council will hold Public Hearings prior to the one required at the Planning Commission. Page 4