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frustration based on the code enforcement direction from the Council. He believed that this <br /> would be a good opportunity for growth. <br /> Mayor LeTourneau stated that this is a great discussion on how to create a better presence on <br /> those issues, specifically how code enforcement is communicated and how those cases are <br /> worked on. He stated the time in code enforcement is a new world, noting that as the community <br /> has changed over the past ten years, residents have different expectations and it is a learning <br /> experience. <br /> Councilmember Kuzma stated that the problem comments typically come back from the <br /> residents that have repeat issues and there are not positive comments received from the great <br /> projects that Community Development Director Gladhill is involved in, using the example of <br /> Affinity and Highway 10. <br /> Community Development Director Gladhill and the other City staff members rejoined the <br /> meeting. <br /> Councilmember Riley asked for additional information on the fire truck request. <br /> Fire Chief Kohner explained that there is a replacement schedule of 20 years on the large fire <br /> equipment, noting that they attempt to extend the lifespan of that equipment through <br /> maintenance. He stated that this vehicle scheduled for replacement is a 1999, which will be 23 <br /> years old at time of replacement. He stated that when the annual maintenance is completed, he <br /> receives a report on the overall condition. He noted that they are starting to spend more on <br /> repairs and therefore its time is due for replacement. <br /> Councilmember Musgrove asked for more information on the mower. <br /> Parks and Assistant Public Works Superintendent Riverblood stated that this is a large area <br /> mower that is used daily during the summer season. He stated that while they originally thought <br /> the lifespan would be ten years, because of the frequent use they are reaching the mark much <br /> earlier because of the repairs needed after four or five years. He explained that when the mower <br /> is down, they fall behind on the mowing and have actually had to rent/lease at times when the <br /> mower is being repaired. <br /> Councilmember Musgrove asked if the purchase was made through the State contract and <br /> whether there would be an option to receive a better deal. <br /> Parks and Assistant Public Works Superintendent Riverblood confirmed that almost all of the <br /> equipment purchases are made through the State contract because of the lower prices that can be <br /> obtained. He recognized that these are expensive pieces of equipment that are heavily used. He <br /> noted that this mower is six years old. <br /> Councilmember Musgrove stated that she was thinking that perhaps a lower cost could be <br /> obtained by looking outside of the State contract. <br /> City Council Work Session /August 12,2019 <br /> Page 4 of 6 <br />