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Sammamish Planning Commission to test annual training, pre‑meeting Q&A and clearer packet materials
Summary
City staff outlined a series of procedural changes — annual training with the city clerk, brief pre‑meeting prep sessions, a Q&A JotForm, exhibit labeling and font-size improvements — intended to help commissioners manage meeting time, comply with the Open Public Meetings Act and respond to public comment.
The Sammamish Planning Commission on Jan. 16 reviewed staff proposals to improve meeting efficiency, public‑comment follow‑up and materials distribution, including an annual training, short pre‑meeting prep sessions and a new Q&A process for packet questions.
City planning manager Miriam Laettner told commissioners the city clerk will join a proposed annual training to cover the Open Public Meetings Act and public records best practices, and staff plans to pair the session with a casual potluck so commissioners can get to know one another. "Our city clerk has agreed to join the training to talk about the Open Public Meeting Act and public records and share best practices for public meetings," Laettner said.
Laettner said staff will pilot two items before full rollout: 15–30 minute pre‑meeting prep sessions offered…
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