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Councilmember Heineman asked whether there are any procedural rules or laws that would prevent Councilmembers from recording meetings. City Administrator Ulrich stated anyone can record a regular meeting, but closed sessions should not be recorded individually. Councilmember Musgrove stated she would support having strategic planning minutes done in verbatim style because she would like to have more detailed information, specifically for an important issue like strategic planning. She added it is helpful for City Staff, the City Council, and the entire community to be able to watch and listen, and determine what points and issues are of importance. She noted some cities put their regular meeting videos on YouTube. City Administrator Ulrich stated he can check all these options and add this issue to a future work session for discussion. Councilmember Riley stated QCTV cable television could host it on their website, since they are already doing City meetings. City Administrator Ulrich stated City Staff presents the detailed summary minutes for City Council review and approval. He added he will explore auto recording, Zoom, YouTube, and QCTV as potential options. Mayor Kuzma stated he understands it is necessary to have additional detail for the strategic plan, but for work sessions, he would not be in favor of spending the extra money. He noted the City is trying to cut costs. Councilmember Heineman stated there seems to be a consensus that strategic planning meetings and other similar meetings should be transcribed with more detail as it is beneficial. Councilmember Musgrove asked whether City Council can get the minutes earlier rather than later. She asked when the minutes are available. Administrative Services Director Lasher stated City Staff receives draft minutes from TimeSaver approximately 2-3 days following a meeting, and after doing necessary follow-up and review, depending upon staff availability, the draft minutes are usually available 5 business days after a meeting. Councilmember Howell asked whether Mr. Kurak's case could be reviewed before the budget discussion since he was present. City Administrator Ulrich agreed. 2.03: Request for 60 foot Right of Way thru Williams Woods Plat and Subdivision being considered by the City of Ramsey by Owner Tom Kurak (This case was moved from 2.06 to 2.03) City Administrator Ulrich stated Tom Kurak has brought an issue to City Staff regarding access to his 40-acre property which is landlocked. A subdivision to the south of his property has gone City Council Work Session / July 27, 2021 Page 5 of 10