'...it minimizes voices of dissent:' Public commenting at Huntsville City Council may change The proposal would change the public comment portion to two groups: one at the beginning of the meeting to address items on the agenda, and one at the end for anything not on the agenda. Posted: Jul 7, 2021 6:54 PM Posted By: Nicole Zedeck The way people voice their concerns before the Huntsville City Council could soon be changing. Some people are upset over a proposal to change the public comment portion of Huntsville City Council meetings. The proposal would change the public comment portion to two groups: one at the beginning of the meeting to address items on the agenda, and one at the end for anything not on the agenda.