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Council votes to remove phone call‑in option for public comment
Summary
The Proctor City Council voted Aug. 17 to eliminate the phone call‑in option for public comment after members said it was underused; supporters said it remains a helpful accommodation while opponents noted little usage. The motion passed on a roll call vote.
The Proctor City Council voted Aug. 17 to remove the phone call‑in option for public comment, citing low utilization.
Councilor Benson argued the option is “an amenity to the citizens that need it,” saying remote access remains valuable for people who cannot attend in person. Opposing perspectives noted that the feature has not been used consistently; Councilor Johnson said he wanted to delay the change, asking for more public input before eliminating the option, but the motion to remove the call‑in line was carried on a roll call vote with Councilor Johnson, Peterson and Benson recorded as voting yes on the motion to end the option.
The council’s packet included a memo recommending the change after the city saw few phone participants. No members announced a plan to replace the function with another remote-participation pathway; staff said citizens can still submit comments by email or appear in person. The change takes effect immediately unless otherwise rescinded at a future meeting.
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