City Council Debates Gas-Powered Leaf Blower Ban, Considers Open Burning Restrictions, Reviews Shoreline Stabilization Appeal
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Public Comment and Concerns Over Hearing Procedures
The City Council meeting began with public comments, where several residents voiced their concerns about the procedures and materials related to a public hearing on shoreline stabilization. Diana Turner, representing the Friends of the Dunes, argued that the hearing could not proceed because the meeting record was incomplete. The record available on the city's website included only the appellant's and city staff's materials, lacking opponent materials. This sparked a discussion among council members about whether to proceed with the hearing or delay it until all materials were available. While some council members expressed concerns about potential prejudice, the council ultimately decided to proceed with the hearing and continue it to a later date to allow for additional materials to be reviewed.