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Meeting Name: Common Council Agenda status: Final-revised
Meeting date/time: 4/16/2024 6:00 PM Minutes status: Draft  
Meeting location: Council Chambers
Informal Organizational Meeting
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Attachments: CC Agenda Packet 4-16-24 Informal Organizational Meeting REV.pdf
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24-0425 1  Report Action ItemRule 3. Order of Business a. Invocation Ald. Fenton Replace to read: Alderpersons shall have the option to deliver an Invocation of their choosing, limited to approximately two minutes and not related to any action item on the Council agenda. Alternatively, the Alderperson may choose to observe a moment of silence or reflection, or to deliver the following message: The Invocation will consist of the following message: "We gather together to listen and share, learn and educate, and to be granted wisdom and grace as we move Appleton forward, in the best interest of our community." A moment of silence or reflection may also be used for the Invocation. Additional messages may be added to the rotation of the Invocation with Common Council approval.   Not available Not available
24-0435 1  Report Action ItemRule 3. Order of Business a. Invocation Ald. Hartzheim Replace to read: (1) The Invocation will consist of one of the following messages at the discretion of the member making the Invocation" "We gather together to listen and share, learn and educate, and to be granted wisdom and grace as we move Appleton forward in the best interest of our community." OR "We gather in peace. Even though we have differing opinions, we ask for unity of spirit. We seek help in listening politely as others share their points of view. We seek guidance in unifying to combine our ideas for the best outcome. We ask for assistance as we work as a whole, rather than as individuals trying to promote our own agendas. May we have a spirit of camaraderie in this space and work together on our shared mission to improve the City of Appleton." OR "Let us take a moment to remember all of the religions an non-religious choices represented in this City and on this Council. Let us also recall that when we were called to take part in City government, we were not asked our religious practices    Not available Not available
24-0439 1  Report Action ItemRule 3. Order of Business a. Invocation Ald. Schultz Replace to read: (1) The Invocation will consist of the following message: "We gather together to listen and share, learn and educate, and to be granted wisdom and grace as we move Appleton forward, in the bet interest of our community." (2) Members may also recite an Invocation of their own making, provided it is kept under 2 minutes and is 250 words or less. A moment of silence or reflection may also be used for the Invocation. Additional messages may be added to the rotation of the Invocation with Common Council approval.   Not available Not available
24-0436 1  Report Action ItemRule 32. Continuity of Government Ald. Hartzheim Remove the word secret and replace with open: The Council, by secret open ballot, will elect a Council President and Council Vice President. The remainder of the rule remains unchanged.   Not available Not available
24-0426 1  Report Action ItemRule 35. Pledge of Allegiance Ald. Fenton Delete Rule 35   Not available Not available
24-0437 1  Report Action ItemNew Rule 36. Proper Attire Ald. Hartzheim All Council members and members of Committees, Boards, and Commissions shall employ a business casual or better dress code when attending meetings. Overly casual dress such as t-shirts must be avoided. While any meeting of the Council or any Committee, Board or Commission meeting is in session, all attending Council members and members of Committees, Boards, and Commissions shall remove their hats or caps.   Not available Not available
24-0427 1  Report Action ItemRules of Council   Not available Not available
24-0210 1  Report Action ItemResolution #2-R-24 Consolidate the Utilities Committee with the Municipal Services Committee   Not available Not available
24-0424 1  Report Action ItemCommunity & Economic Development Dept. Name Change Request   Not available Not available
24-0438 1  Report Action ItemParks, Recreation & Facilities Management Dept. Name Change Request   Not available Not available
24-0428 1  Report Action ItemDepartment & Committee Functions   Not available Not available
24-0429 1  Report Action ItemCode of Conduct   Not available Not available
24-0448 1  Report Action ItemRequest to modify the Common Council meeting schedule for the cancellation of the following Common Council meetings: July 3, 2024 January 1, 2025   Not available Not available