Minutes - Council Work Session - 05/03/2011

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Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Ramsey, Councilmembers Tossey, Elvig, Backous, McGlone, and Wise. Absent: Councilmember Jeffrey. Voting No: None. The Special Council meeting moved into a closed session at 6:12 p.m. The closed session ended at 6:38 p.m. 3) Review Code Enforcement and Abatement Level of Service Deputy City Administrator Nelson reviewed the staff report. Senior Planner Gladhill indicated some internal work has been done to make sure all areas are covered. Deputy City Administrator Nelson said their goal is to get policy direction. The City has a desire to meet the expectations of the community, and the question is how to accomplish that with the current staffing issue. Assistant City Engineer Himmer explained the zoning issues are typically handled by Planners. Deputy City Administrator Nelson noted Community Service Officers have been handling most other complaints. She clarified help is needed in both CSO and Planning departments. The summer season is very active with code enforcements. Police Chief Way clarified there are some situations with multiple violations. In these cases, the CSOs handle their part, and the Planning Department handles their part. He stated he would want to be conscious of the limited funding available for this position, and possibly an internal notice could be posted first to open up the position to on call positions. Deputy City Administrator Nelson explained there is a full year intern position that was budgeted for, and is not being used now. Those funds would be used for this season position, and it would be worked in more fully for the next budget season. Consensus was reached to move forward toward researching consultants and/or an internal position. 4) Review Dangerous Dog Ordinance and Signage with Regard to Dog Park Deputy City Administrator Nelson reviewed the staff report. Consensus was reached to leave the ordinance as is and signage is adequate City Council Work Session / May 3, 2011 Page 3 of 6