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Left: A Ź&KRRVHWKHSXEOLFDWLRQV man watches the Mesabi Miner on Lake Superior as he sits at Ź&KRRVHWKH/LVWLQJ'DWHV DGULIWZRRGVWUXFWXUHRQ:LVFRQVLQ3RLQW7XHVGD\$XJ Ź'HVLJQ\RXUOLVWLQJ Council weighs issues to identify priorities Superior Telegram city’s budget next year and The general fund cov- mation before setting their Councilor Jack Sweeney Superior City Council- several councilors had ques- ers the city’s operation- priorities. said it’s easier for him to see ors had the opportunity tions for department leaders. al expenses and the capital Councilor Jenny Van Sick- the budget first. this week to question city “We’re still working on improvement program is the le said she appreciated the “I’m not disagreeing with the budget,” Mayor Jim department heads as they budget for major expenses opportunity to learn more this process, but for me, I considered their spending Paine said. “We’re hoping and projects. about the city operations and just need to look at the over- priorities for 2021. to finalize the budget this For nearly an hour, coun- the impact policy changes The exercise, normal- week … I wanted to provide cilors asked questions pri- have had on the depart- all budget that is coming ly held apart from regular you the opportunity to ask marily about the police, ments, which is likely to out,” he said. council meetings, came after any questions you had for public works, and parks, influence her priorities. The proposed 2021 bud- the mayor asked councilors expenditures in either the recreation and forestry “I feel a little more edu- get will be presented to the to set their priorities for the general fund or CIP.” departments to gather infor- cated now,” she said. council Sept. 1. Council votes in increase transparency through agendas By Shelley Nelson said he introduced vote, was eliminated. da and without a major- on matters before the et before making the snelson the changes because “I’ve long had a prob- ity vote it could pass committees, and a place change. @superiortelegram.com it frequently happens lem with the consent without discussion. where old business can Councilor Ruth Lud- Superior’s city gov- that issues includ- agenda,” Paine said. Eliminating the use be dealt with and new wig said when she ernment is changing its ed in standing com- “Wisconsin state stat- of the consent agenda business can be intro- joined the council, the charter to better inform mittee recommenda- ute allows it. A lot of created another prob- duced. city’s agendas seemed the public about the tions often appear on cities in Wisconsin have lem. The order of busi- Councilors debated strange to her because the agenda twice, cre- it, but when you hide ness didn’t have a place referring the change every organization she’s inner workings of the ating the potential for stuff away or have the for standing committee to its committee of the been involved in utilized City Council. councilors to contradict potential to hide stuff recommendations. whole after receiving a agendas similar to the The council approved themselves when they away, it’s just not very “We weren’t even packet that included a proposed changes. changing the way vote and casting doubt transparent.” following our own ordi- sample agenda in the The council struck its meeting agen- on whether a measure Paine had eliminated nance,” Paine said. new format just before down recommend- das are presented to passed. the use of the consent Under the new ordi- the meeting, but the ed changes to the way provide a clearer pic- “Robert’s Rules agenda for most matters nance, standing and motion to refer failed. business is introduced ture of the business it expressly prohibit vot- such as standing com- special committee The new order of busi- because it explained will be undertaking. ing on something when mittee recommenda- reports are included and ness was adopted unan- how business could be The changes eliminate it’s already been dealt tions that can at times recommendations for imously by voice vote. introduced but not who redundancies and the with,” Paine said. be controversial. He resolutions, ordinance “I like the tone … the could introduce it. potential for contradic- Under the changes said the way the city’s changes and other city direction we’re going,” “I always thought tory votes and presents adopted Tuesday, Aug. consent agenda was business are addressed Councilor Brent Fen- our agenda was overly in clear fashion busi- 18, the consent agenda, structured, it required within those reports. nessey said. However, clunky, super outdated ness the council will which allows the coun- a majority vote of the It also provides an he said he would have and desperately needed consider. cil to vote on a variety council to pull an item opportunity for com- liked to have more time an overhaul,” Councilor Mayor Jim Paine of issues with a single from the consent agen- mittee chairs to report to review the pack- Jenny Van Sickle said. ers and M ng a a sh B LOUNGE Daily Specials 11am-10pm MON $5.25 Two Tacos, Beans & Rice (Dine-In Only) TUES $2.00 1/4lb. 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SSCOTTCOTT BLATCHFORDBLATCHFORD 218-590-8349218-590-8349 The Superior Telegram | superiortelegram.com NEWS Friday, August 21, 2020 | Page A3 Legislation would solve issue with virtual visits By Shelley Nelson “I’ve had all these pandem- Governor Evers’ Safer at assistant, nurse, dentist, they need from out- snelson@ appointments set ic because Home Executive Order pharmacist, psycholo- of-state providers and superiortelegram.com up, doctors I’ve seen Minneso- ended,” Milroy said of gist, social worker, or former health care pro- After being struck by prior to the accident,” ta health Act 185, passed in April other health care-relat- viders when faced with a minivan in a hit-and- Dromeshauser said. “All care pro- by the Wisconsin Leg- ed professional during an emergency,” Mil- run crash in late January of a sudden I have to go viders islature to address the an emergency. The same roy said. “Public health while walking in Bill- over the bridge and go have not COVID-19 pandemic. would be true for those emergencies are stress- ings Park, John Drome- to the hospital.” always Most provisions of who held a credential ful enough without hav- Milroy shauser, 50, knew it was In a pandemic, he been Evers’ Safer at Home in Wisconsin within the ing to worry that nearby said it’s not something going to take ongoing autho- Executive Order were last five years for one of doctors won’t be able to he’s comfortable with rized to see them,” struck down in May those professions. medical care to recov- provide care for you and because some people said Milroy. “If passed, when legislative lead- In addition, to practice er from a broken ankle, your loved ones when simply refuse to wear this bill would make ership challenged under the bill, a health tibia and skull frac- needed the most. During face coverings. health care more acces- the extension of that care provider must be tures, broken ribs and difficult times, we must It’s a dilemma sible during an emer- order in the Wisconsin unable to obtain a cre- a concussion. make sure health care is state Rep.