Summary
The council is considering moving regular meetings to Thursdays, separate from Monday work sessions, after a ranked poll of all six members favored that format. The idea is to give members more time to research agenda items before voting.
At a glance
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Last discussed Jul 9, 2026.
Impact analysis
Residents who attend meetings would get clearer separation of discussion and voting nights; council members get more prep time.
Some residents and council members may find Thursday meetings less convenient than the long-standing same-night format.
Mentions & discussions (3)
City Council Meeting - Jul 9, 2026
Starting in August, the council goes back to meeting on the first and third Mondays only, ending a trial of Monday-Thursday meetings.
City Council Meeting - Feb 16, 2026
Meetings move to a Monday work session plus a Thursday voting meeting, and the council president no longer controls the agenda alone — the whole council decides. Residents get more time to contact their council members before votes.
City Council Meeting - Feb 2, 2026
The council is considering moving regular meetings to Thursdays, separate from Monday work sessions, after a ranked poll of all six members favored that format. The idea is to give members more time to research agenda items before voting.
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