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support using the consultant. He stated that although he would like a decision sooner rather than <br /> later, he agreed that it is more important to ensure that this is done right rather than fast. <br /> Councilmember Shryock suggested including breakpoints in the contract, perhaps after the first <br /> public meeting which would allow the City to assess whether to move further in the contract <br /> process. <br /> Acting Mayor LeTourneau agreed that it would be helpful to have an escape in the contract <br /> based off of learned information from the public. <br /> City Administrator Ulrich confirmed the consensus of the Council to move forward and start the <br /> process of engaging the public through the contract with WSB, amending the contract to include <br /> breakpoints where the City can determine whether to continue moving through the process. <br /> Acting Mayor LeTourneau asked if the Council shares his concern of trying to communicate this <br /> message during an election cycle. <br /> Councilmember Shryock stated that if the process begins, but is not rushed, that could provide a <br /> positive opportunity. <br /> Councilmember Johns stated that she wants to start the discussion but does not want to rush the <br /> process to put it on the ballot and would simply suggest starting on the longer timeline. <br /> Councilmember Kuzma stated that he believes that this would become an election topic. He <br /> stated that he supports franchise fees but would be leaning towards waiting until after the <br /> election to ensure that there could be an honest discussion. <br /> Community Development Director Gladhill noted that part of the communications piece will be <br /> how the topic is phrased and therefore the discussion could be positive. <br /> Councilmember Shryock stated that she does not want it to seem like the topic is being pushed <br /> off because people are near the end of the term. She agreed that the communications portion <br /> could begin with proper phrasing and communications. She stated that the longer the decision is <br /> delayed, the more impact there will be to residents. She suggested starting the process, <br /> thoughtfully to get the discussion going. <br /> Councilmember Riley stated that if this cannot be done quickly, he would agree with using the <br /> long-term process to ensure that it can be done right. <br /> Councilmember Johns agreed that she is not afraid of the election but that the topic would be <br /> exploited into a political football. She stated that her intention is for the discussion to be clear <br /> and honest and not clouded within the election cycle and potential misinformation. <br /> City Administrator Ulrich stated that the topic can be phrased as a road funding discussion and <br /> not franchise fee discussion. He stated that there has to be proper information for the public in <br /> City Council Work Session/June 12, 2018 <br /> Page 4 of 8 <br />