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Date: March 11, 2024 Item: 3 <br />Presenter: Adam Edwards, City Administrator / Engineer <br />Section: Work Session Item <br /> <br />Title: Elected and appointed official civility <br /> <br /> <br />1.Purpose: <br />The purpose of this item is for the council to discuss how they treat one another in terms of <br />civility. This is also and opportunity for the council to discuss whether we should develop a set of <br />procedures / policies/ code of conduct for the council. <br />2.Background: <br />The idea of council member civility toward one another has been brought up as an item for <br />discussion by the current council. To assist with discussion, attached is an article on civility from <br />the League of Minnesota Magazine and some examples of civility policies from a couple <br />Minnesota municipalities. <br />3.Staff Recommendation: <br />If the Council determines that a more formal approach to the subject is necessary, I recommend <br />council direct staff to develop a comprehensive policy for council procedures and code of conduct <br />(see Brooklyn Park example). <br />AGENDA ITEM <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />COUNCIL ACTION REQUESTED <br />Discussion. <br />Exhibits <br />A. Taking the Lead - How City Officials Can Promote Civility - League of Minnesota Cities <br />B. Civility Policy Examples <br />5