Citizens for transparency have started recording City Council and Commission meetings. We are using the first recordings as benchmarks, multi-educational tools to observe, review and evaluate our City government. Subsequent recordings will be reviewed for progress towards the goal of a citizen-focused and citizen-based government. Each of these YouTube videos have “study guides” or commentaries below the video. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
https:\/\/youtu.be\/l2eL3P3G7Ks<\/a> – Development\/expansion of huge RV campground in residential area on Miners Lake, Ely, MN. Includes citizens comments before and after cancellation<\/p>\n\n\n\n The P&Z meeting is posted in 3 parts. A and B are each approx 30 minutes, Part C approx 8 mins. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Part A = https:\/\/youtu.be\/xhphp1iSHoo<\/a> Includes motions to update Public Hearing procedures and training Commissioners on Robert’s Rules of Order <\/p>\n\n\n\n Part B = https:\/\/youtu.be\/dn3Z5JCFpcU<\/a> Includes discussion on Planning Unit Development (PUD) for next shoreline\/campground development requests <\/p>\n\n\n\n Part C = https:\/\/youtu.be\/bZLWQTG4xA4<\/a> Includes discussions after P&Z meeting was adjourned<\/p>\n\n\n\n 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? Kathryn Farion gives Garden Club updates and their future needs. https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=Jo5rZ1nC0qg<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Cindy Smyka’s presentation on Ely’s Tourism Bureau is outstanding. Time marker 8:15.<\/p>\n\n\n\nNovember 15, 2023 Planning & Zoning Commission<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
November 20, 2023 Park & Recreation Commission<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
November 21, 2023 City Council meeting<\/h2>\n\n\n\n