Resources

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 Aug 30, 2022.

Small City Center Portal

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

Published Jun 20, 2022.

Meetings of City Councils

Information Memo

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

Published Apr 19, 2022.

Minnesota Mayors Handbook

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

Published Apr 11, 2022.

City Options for Meeting Remotely

Information Memo

The COVID-19 public health emergency requires cities to make alternative meeting plans and still comply with the Open Meeting Law.

Published Oct 16, 2021.

General Operational Issues During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Get answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs) regarding general council and city operational issues during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Published Mar 21, 2020.