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Councilmember Kuzma stated that staff is aware of comments and concerns that residents have <br /> brought forward in the past and could share those concerns to ensure that they could be <br /> addressed through this campaign. <br /> Ms. Edison confirmed that they would be interested in gathering input from staff on those <br /> elements. She explained that in the past they have developed a frequently asked questions <br /> document that is available on the City website and in print format at the front desk. She stated <br /> that it is important to address those questions quickly before they spiral. <br /> Councilmember Shryock stated that she was not involved in the prior process discussing <br /> franchise fees and therefore she believes that the approach that this is an investigation of <br /> alternative road funding options is healthy and important. She noted that many residents have <br /> moved to the community in the past few years and therefore this is a fresh topic for some <br /> residents. <br /> Councilmember Riley asked if staff has done an analysis of the costs proposed. <br /> City Administrator Ulrich confirmed that he is comfortable with the costs as shown but noted <br /> that another review could be done prior to final approval. <br /> The consensus of the Council was to move forward with the proposal as drafted, making the <br /> amendment to include all Commissions. It was noted that this item will come back before the <br /> Council for formal approval. <br /> 2.02: 2019 Preliminary Budget/Levy Review <br /> City Administrator Ulrich reviewed the staff report. <br /> Acting Mayor LeTourneau stated that he appreciates the work that the staff has put into the <br /> process this year. He stated that the community has set the standard that it needs, based on <br /> growth and desires of the residents. He stated that staff is attempting to provide a proposal that <br /> meets the needs and desires of the community. He stated that staff is sharing their prospective of <br /> what would need to happen in order to meet the needs of the community. He stated that it is less <br /> of a competition and more of how the City will meet the needs of the community. <br /> Fire Chief Kohner stated that the fire department is proposing to add a firefighter, advising that <br /> the staffing level has remained constant and the last new firefighter position was added in 2000. <br /> He stated that there has been an increase to the calls of service because of the increased <br /> residential and commercial growth the City has experienced. He acknowledged the difficulty the <br /> department has had in recruiting and obtaining reliable daytime responders. He stated that the <br /> main responsibility of the new position would be to respond to daytime calls for service. He <br /> stated that when the employee is not responding to calls, they would conduct code compliance <br /> inspections and life safety education. He stated that the department is not able to keep up with <br /> the building inspections. He stated that fire prevention is one of the most important duties the <br /> department conducts, and the department struggles to keep up with the request for life safety <br /> City Council Work Session /August 6, 2018 <br /> Page 3 of 9 <br />