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Council asks staff to draft a shorter 'Respectful Dialogue' agenda notice
Summary
Council debated retaining a 'Respectful Dialogue' section on the meeting agenda; Mayor Pro Tem Robbins argued for removing lengthy prescriptive language while others favored a concise reminder; Robbins and Dowling will craft pared language for staff review.
Council considered suggested language for a 'Respectful Dialogue' section of the meeting agenda intended to set expectations for public participation. Town Clerk Zach Koblick de León reviewed the current County‑style language and provided examples from other cities.
Mayor Pro Tem Elizabeth Robbins said the current phrasing could be insulting to members of the public and advocated removing or shortening it; Council Member Teri Dowling supported retaining a brief reminder. The Council agreed Robbins and Dowling would work together to draft a shorter version to submit to the Town Manager and bring back for consideration without full Council debate in a future meeting.
