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A city council conducts its business in a meeting through motions, resolutions and ordinances. Learn about open meeting law requirements, quorums, notice requirements, special meetings, keeping minutes, public comments and public hearings.
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Resources

Meetings of City Councils

 Information Memo

Learn important meeting concepts like the open meeting law, taking meeting minutes, and scheduling and conducting meetings.

Published Sep 15, 2026.

City Options for Meeting Remotely

 Information Memo

Two provisions of Open Meeting Law allow city council members and members of city boards and commissions to appear and…

Published Apr 15, 2026.

Handbook for Minnesota Cities Chapter 7: Meetings, Motions, Resolutions and Ordinances

 Handbook Chapter

City council meeting requirements, calculating a quorum, procedures and how councils take action.

Published Dec 24, 2025.

Minnesota Mayors Handbook

A resource for practical and legal issues concerning Minnesota city mayors. Focuses on leadership, meeting and public hearing management skills.

Published Oct 14, 2024.

Small City Center Portal

The Small City Center offers resources for cities with populations under 2,500.

Published Jun 20, 2022.

Related Learning and Events

MemberLearn Online Courses

How to Close a Meeting

[FREE COURSE] This mini-course describes the circumstances under which you can close a meeting.

Event

2027 Elected Leaders Institute

Winter 2027 — Various locations | The Elected Leaders Institute provides city officials with the tools they need to succeed as city leaders.