At the hour appointed for the meeting of the council, the mayor shall call the meeting to order and be the presiding officer, except that in his absence, a president pro tempore may be chosen by the mayor. Upon the appearance of a quorum, the council shall proceed to do business in the following order:

A. First, reading, amending and approving minutes of previous meetings;

B. Second, reports of officers;

C. Third, reports of standing committees;

D. Fourth, reports of special committees;

E. Fifth, presentations of petitions and communications;

F. Sixth, new business;

G. Seventh, consideration of bills and claims against the city. (Ord. 566 § 2, 1993: Ord. 4 § 5, 1909)