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Council asks staff to research meeting-streaming options and tables the proposal
Summary
After debate about costs and public engagement, the Uintah City Council voted to table the streaming-meetings item to allow staff to research options, including free platforms like YouTube Live.
Council members discussed options to stream or otherwise provide live remote access to council meetings. Council Member Bell argued free platforms such as YouTube Live are available and can archive meetings, Council Member Roberts raised operational concerns and emphasized in-person attendance, and Council Member Patterson said he wanted to explore the city's internet options before committing. A motion by Council Member Bell to table the item for research, seconded by Council Member Roberts, carried unanimously.
Council did not commit to any specific platform or expenditure and asked staff to report back with options and cost estimates. Mayor Cutler said the goal is to make the process as easy as possible while preserving transparency.
