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<br />City Administrator Ulrich stated that he likes the idea of a sliding, escalating fee, for example, if . <br />the violator pays within 1 day it is $X, in 5 days is $X. .. <br /> <br />CouncilmemberJeffrey stated that his idea was that it would be $100 for the fll'st offense, $250 <br />for the second offense. <br /> <br />Councilmember Olson stated that if a letter is sent when it first happens, it should be clearly <br />stated that if the violation is not taken care of in a specific amount 9f time, then she feels a hefty <br />administrative fee right away is the route to take. <br /> <br />Mayor Gamec asked if a fine of $100 would be enough of a deterrent. <br />Community Development Director Miller stated that she feels it should be more than $100. <br /> <br />Councilmember Olson stated that she was thinking of $250. <br /> <br />Police Chief Way stated that he would. support that for building violations, but wouldn't like it <br />for violations like barking dogs. . <br /> <br />Councilmember Dehen asked why he wouldn't like that amount for barking dog violations. <br /> <br />Police Chief Way stated that he woUld like to know what the remedy would be if people wanted <br />to fight this and who will hear the cases for an administrative hearing. He stated that the City <br />gets a lot of barking dog complaints. <br /> <br />City Administrator Ulrich stated that this is a good point, because if people challenge it, the costs <br />will escalate for the City. <br /> <br />. . <br />Councilmember Dehen stated that, if someone loses, he would like to see the City be able to <br />assess our costs for the hearing, similar to what is done in civil cases.. He stated that this could <br />include costs for the hearing officer, but perhaps not the City Attorney fees. <br /> <br />Police Chief Way asked if the Council still wanted to use an Administrative Hearing Officer. He <br />stated that other cities have the Police Chief or City Administrator oversee the hearings. He <br />stated that he was not saying that he wanted to take on this role,. but that there would be other <br />options for the City. He stated that another option would be fora review board that consisted of <br />a few Councilmembers and a citizen. <br /> <br />Mayor Gamec stated that he likes the idea of a board because he doesn't think it would be a good <br />use of the City Administr~tor or the Police Chief s time conducting these hearings. <br /> <br />Councilmember Dehen stated that he knows Coon Rapids has gone away from the use of <br />Hearing Officers because of the cost, but he is not sure who they. have conducting the hearings. <br /> <br />Councilmember Look asked what Police Chief Way would recommend for fees for barking dogs. <br /> <br />City Council Work Session I July 8, 2008 <br />Page 3 of5 <br />