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About Council Meetings

Meetings are Open

In compliance with the Minnesota Open Meeting Law, all meetings of the New Hope City Council are publicized and (except for limited exceptions spelled out in the law) open to the public.

Public Participation

The City Council encourages residents to attend and participate in regular council meetings. Anyone may address the City Council on a particular agenda item by raising their hand and being recognized by the mayor. Those addressing the Council are asked to come to the podium and speak into the microphone. Speakers are also asked to begin by stating their name and address and to sign the roster on the table in the back of the chambers to ensure that their name is spelled correctly in the minutes. While residents are welcome to attend and observe council work sessions, public comment is generally not sought at those meetings.

A 15-minute open forum is also provided near the beginning of regular council meetings to provide individuals with an opportunity to address the Council on any subject pertaining to city business but not included on the agenda or scheduled as a future agenda item. The Council asks those participating in the open forum to limit their comments to three minutes.

Order of Business

Regular City Council agendas use the following order of business:

1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call
4. Approval of Minutes
5. Open Forum
6. Consent Business
7. Public Hearings
8. Planning and Development
9. Petitions and Requests
10. Ordinances and Resolutions
11. Unfinished and Organizational Business
12. Other Business (including Exchange of Council Communication)
13. Adjournment