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Councilmember Kuzma stated that the Charter Commission was not very receptive in the last <br /> discussion and asked for input on how that discussion would be handled. <br /> Ms. Gray replied that they are aware of that element and stated that if the City chooses to <br /> proceed with the proposal, it would simply explore road funding alternatives and in coordination <br /> with all parties, find the right fit for the City rather than simply deciding to implement franchise <br /> fees. She stated that gathering input from all stakeholders is an important part of the process. <br /> Ms. Edison explained that this is a road funding discussion and educating everyone on the means <br /> and methods of funding this huge plan provides a better opportunity to weigh each option. She <br /> stated that there are a lot of misconceptions on what franchise fees are and therefore providing <br /> that education helps to ensure that everyone understands the pros and cons of each option for <br /> funding. <br /> Councilmember Kuzma stated that the City recently conducted a resident survey and the <br /> overwhelming response was against franchise fees. <br /> Ms. Gray stated that the proposal is to provide the pros and cons of each funding alternative so <br /> that all the stakeholders can make an informed decision. She explained that it is difficult to put a <br /> lot of thought into a survey response because the response can be swayed by many factors. <br /> Acting Mayor LeTourneau asked why the decision was made to speak with just the Charter <br /> Commission rather than other Commissions or perhaps speaking to all Commissions. <br /> Ms. Edison explained that the thought to include the Charter Commission in phase one was to <br /> ensure transparency and that nothing is being hidden but confirmed that each of the <br /> Commissions could be included to gather input equally. <br /> Councilmember Kuzma asked if there is a funding source for this proposal. <br /> Finance Director Lund replied that the public improvement revolving fund would be used. <br /> Acting Mayor LeTourneau noted that phase two includes the element of public meetings and <br /> asked for information on what would be included in a public meeting. <br /> Ms. Edison stated that the public open house includes a scheduled presentation that would <br /> summarize how the City has been funding road improvements, alternative funding options, the <br /> impact to individual homeowners for each option, as well as boards throughout the room with <br /> information that would allow people to roam freely and then answer questions. <br /> Acting Mayor LeTourneau stated that staff has been successful in increasing resident <br /> participation through public engagement and asking for staff input. <br /> Community Development Director Gladhill stated that he is comfortable with the format as that <br /> mirrors what staff has been doing and noted that staff would work with WSB to smooth out the <br /> details prior to the public meetings. <br /> City Council Work Session/August 6,2018 <br /> Page 2 of 9 <br />