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04-26-04 PHPUBLIC HEARING QUADAY AVENUE APRIL 26, 2004 6 PM 1. Mayor Fournier will open the Public Hearing. ZI. 2. City Attorney comments. 3. Project presentation by City Engineer. 4. Public Comments. 5. Close the Public Hearing. 6. City Council Discussion. OTSEGO CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS CITY OF OTSEGO PUBLIC HEARING GUIDELINES Testimony at a public hearing is considered by the City Council when making a decision. Comments, opinions and questions are welcomed and encouraged. 1. A member of the City Staff will introduce and explain the agenda item. 2. The Mayor of the City of Otsego will invite public comment and set a time limit for each speaker so that all who wish to speak can be heard. A group of persons may select one spokesperson to represent the group; that spokesperson may be granted more time at the discretion of the Mayor. 3. A person desiring to speak may do so only after being recognized by the Mayor of the City of Otsego. Those not recognized by the Mayor should refrain from interrupting a speaker who has been recognized by the Mayor. 4. Each speaker should state his or her full name and address clearly. 5. A question should be addressed to the Mayor, who will then determine who should answer the question. A citizen who wishes to obtain additional information from a City Staff member should contact the individual staff member prior to the public hearing. 6. Each speaker will be permitted to address the City Council once during the hearing. If anyone desires to speak a second time, the Council will determine if sufficient time remains. Second remarks should be limited to new information. The City Council will then close the public hearing and hold a discussion on the issue. 'A --decision may be made at this time or postponed to a later meeting. No further public comment on the topic will be allowed unless specifically invited by the Mayor.