The recordings for each Council or Commission are to be used as benchmarks, multi-educational tools for the citizens, elected City Council Members, appointees (Commissioners), government workers, staff, volunteers, department heads and administrators. Are discussions, decisions and actions by, for and of the citizens and residents — using the citizen/resident viewpoints? Are they really actively included, encouraged and valued? Are citizens’ concerns followed up by Commissioners, Council Members or City Hall? Subsequent recordings and review of packets and actions will show progress or not.
Beyond Robert’s Rules of Order . . . Why are citizens demanding transparency? Why are citizens requesting detailed codes of ethics, standards of behavior, conflicts of interest and opening meeting laws?
November 15, 2023 Open Hearing (canceled)
Open Public Hearing (canceled) = https://youtu.be/l2eL3P3G7Ks Includes citizens comments before and after cancellation
November 15, 2023 Planning & Zoning Commission
The P&Z meeting is posted in 3 parts. A and B are each approx 30 minutes, Part C approx 8 mins.
Part A = https://youtu.be/xhphp1iSHoo Includes motions to update Public Hearing procedures and training Commissioners on Robert’s Rules of Order
Part B = https://youtu.be/dn3Z5JCFpcU Includes discussion on Planning Unit Development (PUD) for next shoreline/campground development requests
Part C = https://youtu.be/bZLWQTG4xA4 Includes revealing discussions after P&Z meeting was adjourned
November 20, 2023 Park & Recreation Commission meeting
About 7 minutes into the meeting, Bill Tefft talks about zoning & coding for natural spaces and open spaces for Park & Rec activities. He speaks later on too. Maybe Park & Rec can get Planning & Zoning via City Council to act, plus maybe expand natural spaces? Kathtyn Farion provides updates on Garden Club activities and needs. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jo5rZ1nC0qg
November 21, 2023 City Council meeting
November 28, 2023 Joint Study Session (Council with P&Z)
This meeting is a casual working study session about (re) zoning and (re) coding parts of Ely. No actions are taken, just open candid discussions among P&Z, Council, City Attorney and City Clerk. The public can observe. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rQ0rLsKCMrg
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