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City manager previews change to community‑comment timing; some council members warn to preserve transparency
Summary
City Manager Scott Neal presented a draft proposal to relocate community comment earlier in the evening and hold it in chambers (not televised) with a standard recap; several council members urged waiting until an absent colleague can weigh in and asked that draft materials be added to the public packet for transparency.
City Manager Scott Neal presented a draft proposal to the Edina City Council on Feb. 4 to adjust the schedule and format for public community comment. Neal’s draft would begin work sessions at 5:30 p.m., hold community comment in chambers between about 6:40 and 7:00 p.m., and not televise or record that portion; the manager said council would receive a recap of community comment during…
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