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City Attorney Langel commented that if abusive comments occur by a member of the public against a Councilmember that would be the role of the presiding officer. City Administrator Ulrich commented that if there is abuse going on it would be the role of the presiding officer, but the other members of the Council can also bring that to light if there is abuse and even overrule a presiding officer. He recognized that comments can be taken in different ways. He stated that there is an expectation that people conduct themselves in a respectful manner. Councilmember Howell noted that both City Administrator Ulrich and City Attorney Langel were present at the meeting and aware of City Code and also allowed the disparagement to occur. She asked how they would answer for not making the Mayor stay on task when such behavior was occurring, as she believes it was their obligation to step in. City Attorney Langel commented that it is not his job to become the super presider of the meeting as he is not elected and is the City Attorney. He stated that if there were violence perhaps, he would look to the law enforcement officer, but he does not tell the presiding officer how to run the meeting unless they are doing, or about to do, something illegal. City Administrator Ulrich commented that he would defer to the comments he just made. He noted that people interpret comments in different ways. He stated that the organization was respectful in its comments and comments throughout the night were disparaging, depending upon someone's viewpoint. He stated that there were not direct personal attacks and people were voicing their first amendment rights to voice their opinions. Councilmember Howell recommended that the meeting video be revisited as she was personally disparaged. She stated that she would not be censuring Mayor Kuzma, although she believes he is deserving of such action, but believed that he should revisit his role of Mayor and obligations to the Council and community. Mayor Kuzma asked if there is other staff input. City Administrator Ulrich announced upcoming meetings and events. 9. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Councilmember Musgrove, seconded by Councilmember Riley, to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried. The regular meeting of the City Council adjourned at 9:27 p.m. Respectfully submitted, City Council / April 13, 2021 Page 19 of 20