The council must meet at the usual time and place for council meetings on the first Monday after January 1 following a regular city election. At that time, the newly elected council members will assume their duties. The council will meet at the times each month established by ordinance. The mayor or four other council members may call a special or emergency council meeting after giving the notice required by law. Meetings of the council are public, except as otherwise permitted by law. Any person may inspect the minutes and records of the meetings at reasonable times.