Thirty minutes open time
Moranda Dammann, Assistant City Manager
Erik Nilsson, City Attorney
Mike Funk, City Manager
Discuss topics brought forward by individual councilmembers.
The 2026 study session work plan includes dedicated 30-minute open discussion periods in Quarter 1 (April 20) and Quarter 4 (Oct. 12). These sessions provide a valuable opportunity for city council members to bring forward items, concerns, or emerging issues for discussion without the pressure of immediate decision-making. The purpose of these open times is to create space for council members to explore and deliberate on matters of public policy, fostering dialogue and helping to identify potential priorities for future action. This format encourages a more flexible and responsive approach to governance, allowing the council to address evolving topics as they arise throughout the year.