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have even mentioned that they would be willing to share in the cost because of the benefit that would be provided to them as well. The consensus of the Council was to move forward with a cost benefit analysis and review of the financials of the golf course. 2.03: New City Website Project Update — Structural Elements Asst. City Administrator/Economic Development Manager Brama reviewed the staff report. Councilmember Kuzma stated that this is an improvement from the last review. He stated that he struggles with the search bar in the middle of the photograph as he feels that detracts from the first impression people get. He stated that he would rather see the logo in one top corner and the search bar in the other top corner, but noted that has been recommended against. Information Technology Manager Fredrickson confirmed that the consultant recommended placing the search bar in the middle or top right. Councilmember Shryock noted that she likes the option with the logo in the middle, except for the photograph being greyed out. She asked and received confirmation that the search bar will follow on each page. Information Technology Manager Fredrickson replied that the search bar can be placed on the top menu bar on the furthest right position. Councilmember LeTourneau asked for more detail on the recommendation to place the search bar in the middle of the photo. Information Technology Manager Fredrickson stated that the reason for the placement of the search bar in the middle is to mimic a Google search page, which people are familiar with. He noted that the intent is to make the initial visit of someone easier as they could search for the item they are looking for easily. Councilmember Shryock asked if options would be returned on an initial search or whether it would bring the person to that page. It was noted that options would be provided. Councilmember Shryock stated that could be confusing and therefore she would not in favor of placing the search bar in the middle. Mayor Strommen noted that she first looks at the dropdown menus to see if the item she is looking for is listed, and if not, she then goes to the right to the search bar. She stated that she likes the search bar to be in the top right, to make it easily accessible and easy to find with the rest of the menu options. Councilmember Johns suggested that information on the specific photo be provided in a hover over option or with text, rather than bringing you directly to a photo gallery. City Council Work Session / January 9, 2018 Page 4 of 7