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There was none. <br /> Motion by Councilmember Riley, seconded by Councilmember LeTourneau, to close the public <br /> hearing. <br /> Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Strommen, Councilmembers Riley, LeTourneau, Kuzma, <br /> and Williams. Voting No: None. Absent: Councilmembers Johns and Shryock. <br /> The public hearing was closed at 7:25 p.m. <br /> Council Business <br /> Mayor Strommen appreciated the efforts of staff in order to make this pro-active rather than <br /> punitive. She also appreciated the approach of Community Development Director Gladhill to <br /> engage landlords and get them involved in the process, noting that in the past this has been a <br /> contentious topic but tonight the lack of speakers at the public hearing is proof of the efforts staff <br /> has made to involve people. <br /> Councilmember LeTourneau agreed that this approach has worked to protect both the City and <br /> the landlords. <br /> Motion by Councilmember LeTourneau, seconded by Councilmember Riley, to introduce <br /> Ordinance#16-09 amending the residential rental licensing program. <br /> Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Strommen, Councilmembers LeTourneau, Riley, Kuzma, <br /> and Williams. Voting No: None. Absent: Councilmembers Johns and Shryock. <br /> 7. COUNCIL BUSINESS <br /> 7.01: Adoption of the Draft 2016-2018 Planning Commission Work Plan <br /> Community Development Director Gladhill reviewed the staff report and recommendation from <br /> the Planning Commission to approve the 2016 Planning Commission Work Plan. <br /> Councilmember Riley stated that the Council has reviewed this before and believed the changes <br /> that arose from the joint worksession were beneficial. <br /> Councilmember Kuzma stated that he appreciates the work that the Planning Commission does. <br /> Councilmember LeTourneau stated that the Work Plan includes a line which echoes the mission <br /> of the City Council and believed that to be appropriate as not only does it mirror the work of the <br /> Council but also shows how the groups are committed to the community. He noted that most of <br /> the Boards and Commissions also have their own work plan. He commended the Commission <br /> for putting the work in to identify items that the Council may not have seen. <br /> City Council /October 11, 2016 <br /> Page 5 of 10 <br />