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<br />Councilmember Specht concurred with the increase and would like to see the fees for the odd/even <br />water usage violation to also remain as proposed. He felt it was enough to provide discouragement <br />but doesn’t overburden someone who makes a mistake. He felt it was fair. <br /> <br />Motion by Councilmember Specht, seconded by Councilmember Riley, to introduce Ordinance <br />#21-24 2022 schedule of rates, fees and charges. <br /> <br />Further Discussion: <br /> <br />Councilmember Howell commented she will be opposing this as she would like to see the rates <br />remain the same throughout, especially for building for homeowners who are working on their <br />homes. Councilmember Musgrove referenced the park fees and asked if they are included or if <br />they are in a different area of discussion. City Administrator Ulrich replied they have the rates for <br />rental of city facilities including parks. Councilmember Musgrove corrected that she was referring <br />to the park dedication fees on developers. City Administrator Ulrich replied they are included and <br />there is no proposed increase. <br /> <br />Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Kuzma, Councilmembers Specht, Riley, Heineman, and <br />Woestehoff. Voting No: Councilmembers Howell and Musgrove. <br />7.05: Elmcrest Park Entry Road <br /> <br />City Administrator Ulrich stated at the last City Council meeting, residents voiced concerns about <br />storage that is occurring on this property. He reviewed the staff report and presented several issues <br />with the property and alternatives for Council consideration that have been discussed with the City <br />Attorney. The alternatives include stronger code enforcement, installing a new access road on <br />City-owned land, or purchasing land from the landowner. The recommendation from Staff is to <br />pursue negotiations to purchase land. <br /> <br />Jessie Gutswhiler, 1661 Quicksilver Street, stated she gets a lot of park traffic and spends time <br />beautifying their property for that traffic. The new owner of the adjacent property has filled his <br />land with garbage and blocked the roadway. She expressed concern about her property value <br />decreasing because of the neighbor’s actions. <br /> <br />Councilmember Musgrove asked about the property across from the land outlined in the case and <br />the resident in the audience. <br /> <br />City Administrator Ulrich replied there is a house to the south. <br /> <br />Councilmember Howell referenced the storage materials, asked about the City’s easement, what <br />the City could do to expedite the process. She also asked if the Council could they make that a <br />condition of discussing purchasing the property. <br /> <br />City Administrator replied it brings into question if the City wants to clear the whole 60 feet and <br />where the equipment would be moved to. <br /> <br />City Council / November 9, 2021 <br />Page 20 of 26 <br /> <br />