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Ms. Heinrich stated that she has heard comments from the public that they appreciate that the <br /> City is not out proactively looking for violations. She stated that perhaps if the public is <br /> educated more and alerted that the system is complaint based, that would help to explain the <br /> process a bit better. <br /> City Administrator Ulrich stated that once a violator is aware that the system is complaint based, <br /> they often bring in a list of violations that they have found in their neighborhood. <br /> Police Chief Katers stated that for police enforcement, the complainant is kept confidential and <br /> therefore the police investigate the matter and the police would then become the complainant. <br /> He stated that the first question the police are asked when responding to a violation is who <br /> complained and because of a fear of retaliation,that information is kept confidential. <br /> Councilmember Kuzma asked for information on whether the violation rates are proposed to <br /> change. <br /> Community Development Director Gladhill reviewed the fee information, noting that it is not <br /> proposed to change, but noted that for problem properties the ladder could be climbed more <br /> quickly. <br /> Community Development Director Gladhill confirmed that he has sufficient input from the <br /> Council. <br /> 3. TOPICS FOR FUTURE DISCUSSION <br /> 3.01: Review Future Topics/Calendar <br /> City Administrator Ulrich noted that January 15th has been set for the road maintenance <br /> discussion with the community. He stated that WSB staff will lead that discussion on the <br /> different funding options. He stated that the Council should begin to think of a date for a <br /> strategic planning session, which typically occurs in February or March. He stated that the <br /> annual organizational meeting will occur on January 8th, at which time Committee assignments <br /> and Board representation are designated. He stated that additional discussion will occur <br /> regarding funding for the public works facility. He noted that the historic townhall building will <br /> also need to be discussed as that building is deteriorating. He stated that the legislative priorities <br /> will be discussed at a future worksession with the City's representatives, potentially occurring in <br /> January. <br /> Mayor LeTourneau advised of an annual cookie visit that the Council has done and noted that <br /> perhaps plates of cookies could be arranged and dropped off to each department, as a way of <br /> showing thanks. <br /> Councilmember Riley stated that he would be in favor of giving the cookies, if the Council is <br /> welcome, but if the department would prefer not to receive the cookies, he would be fine with <br /> that as well. <br /> City Council Work Session/December 11,2018 <br /> Page5of6 <br />