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Councilmember Musgrove replied yes. She added comment under number four: Comments and <br /> support of or opposition to religious groups or services. She stated the City promotes different <br /> activities within the religious community in the City and asked how that is effected by the <br /> statement. She asked if it means that as a City, information isn't being posted that has events. <br /> Communications and Events Coordinator Thorstad replied they are; however, it is likely that this <br /> better fits with the community event promotion policy. If outside organizations request the City <br /> to assist them in marketing an event or program they have to agree to the community event policy <br /> and fill out an application. Those types of postings, either on the social media site,the community <br /> calendar on the website, those all filter through herself or the City Administrator. She offered to <br /> provide that policy for review. <br /> Councilmember Musgrove stated if someone posted about a religious group or worship service or <br /> other activity at a church, this says the City can remove it. <br /> Communications and Events Coordinator Thorstad replied from her understanding this clause was <br /> added to prevent situations where a religion that isn't as widely accepted spams the City Facebook <br /> page so that it makes it seem that the City agrees with or is a representative of an organization that <br /> may not reflect in accordance with the City's strategic plan and goals. She stated it was carried <br /> over from the 2018 policy. <br /> Councilmember Heineman asked if Communications and Events Coordinator Thorstad could <br /> remain the moderator and if something is removed, the reason could be shared with the Council <br /> so there can be a discussion. He highlighted the statement that removing comments is a rare event. <br /> Mayor Pro Tem Riley replied they would still need the policy. <br /> Councilmember Heineman replied the policy could state that. <br /> Mayor Pro Tem Riley agreed adding they are discussing something that has never happened. <br /> City Attorney Knaak commented he could deem something inappropriate but didn't know he <br /> should be in charge of the Facebook page. <br /> Communications and Events Coordinator Thorstad stated she could offer some clarification. She <br /> added in reading through the Communications Plan and the former Social Media Policy, her <br /> understanding is that in a situation like that, it is her job to monitor the page and if she sees <br /> something that may be in violation of the current policy, she would bring it to the City <br /> Administrator and they would take the appropriate action. <br /> Mayor Pro Tem Riley asked if Council wanted to add that, finetune a few things, and have it <br /> brought back for final approval. <br /> Councilmember Specht agreed and added a suggestion that the lawyer create of list of what legally <br /> should be there. He also asked for clarification on what this applies to. <br /> City Council Work Session/May 10, 2022 <br /> Page 8 of 32 <br />