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<br />Police Chief Way stated that he would like to see different dollar amounts for different <br />violations. He stated that for example, $250 for building violations, $50 for a first offense of a <br />1;>arking dog and then an escalating rate for the 2nd offense. He stated that they usually do not <br />issue a ticket for the first time a dog has barked. He stated that he does not want to see people <br />not pay the fme and then request a hearing, which will cost the City much more. <br /> <br />Councilmember Dehen stated that built into the abatement language is that people have to give <br />their reasons for requesting a hearing and their" defense. He stated that cost would not be a valid <br />reason. He stated that usually, by the time a neighbor complains they are at their wit's end, and <br />it is not theflrst time the dog has been barking. . <br /> <br />Mayor Gamec stated that sometimes these are the hardest situations because a neighbor will <br />complain about a: barking dog and that neighbor Will come back and say they were barking <br />because your kids came into our yard. . <br /> <br />Corincilmember Elvig stated that the City needs' to make sure. whatever paperwork is sent to <br />people it is very clearly stated what the fees will be. <br /> <br />Councilmember Dehen stated that for barking dogs, nothing is sent to people. <br /> <br />.Assistant Community Development Director Frolik suggested that she and Police Chief Way' <br />come up with. a sliding scale to present to the Council at a future work session for the non- <br />abatable violations. <br /> <br />Mayor Gamec stated that he would like to make sure the City gets back our costs: <br /> <br />Police Chief Way asked if there were any cities that recouped their costs for abatement .and <br />h~aring officers. <br /> <br />Assistant Community Development Director Frolik stated that she can get this information from <br />other cities to see w~at they have in place. <br /> <br />City Administrator Ulrich stated that he thinks . staff has gotten enough feedback and they will <br />. bring back a fee schedule for Council review. . <br /> <br />MAYOR, COUNCIL AND STAFF INPUT <br /> <br />None <br /> <br />ADJOURNMENT <br /> <br />The Work Session of the City Council was adjourned at 6:25 p.m. <br /> <br />City Council Work Session I July 8, 2008 <br />Page 4 of5 <br /> <br />-9- <br />