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Council Timer and Adjourning Remarks Policy

At a glance

Based on a speech-to-text transcript; names and numbers may be misheard.

  • What: Council approved a publicly displayed timer for council speaking, five-minute limits for council members and ceremonial presentations, and a five-minute cap on closing remarks, with memorials exempt. Staff said this can be done as policy without a separate ordinance.
  • Where it stands: Approved October 13, 2026.

Log

  • 2026-10-13 - City Council - Council approved a publicly displayed timer for council speaking, five-minute limits for council members and ceremonial presentations, and a five-minute cap on closing remarks, with memorials exempt. Staff said this can be done as policy without a separate ordinance.

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