On the first business day of January, the Council shall meet at the usual place for the holding of council meetings. At this time the newly elected members of the Council shall assume their duties. Thereafter the Council shall meet at such times each month as may be prescribed by ordinance or resolution. The mayor or any two members of the Council may call special meetings of the Council upon at least twelve hours notice to each member of the Council. All meetings of the Council shall be public, and any citizen shall have access to the minutes and records thereof at all reasonable times.