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Ass't Community Development Dir/HRA Executive Dir. Frolik explained statute requires <br />zoning enforcement complaints to remain anonymous. The criminal system requires a <br />witness. <br />Councilmember Look suggested an interest rate to be tied to assessments to provide <br />incentive for property owners to pay off the abatement early. <br />Councilmember Dehen stated there should be discussion about the funding and whether <br />the Council has interest in the Excessive Consumption of Services Ordinance. <br />Councilmember Strommen commented the Council seems to be on board with the <br />concept of this type of program; however,, on behalf of the Finance Committee they will <br />need to explore funding. She suggested staff provide further information with an <br />estimate of a reasonable budget based on prior numbers. <br />Mayor Gamec indicated in the past the cost to implement this type of program was <br />estimated at $75,000. <br />Councilmember Dehen commented the code enforcement officer would likely be an entry <br />level position. He suggested the possibility of shifting staffing resources to utilize <br />building personnel that is not currently doing inspections due to the construction slow <br />down. <br />Ass't Community Development Dir/HRA Executive Dir. Frolik advised a key element <br />would be the continuity of having a code enforcement technician. <br />Interim City Administrator Nelson indicated staff feels having someone specifically <br />trained in the area of code enforcement has the skill set to deal with code violation issues. <br />She requested direction as to whether Council is interested in proceeding with both <br />programs. <br />Consensus of the Council was to direct staff to provide further information regarding <br />options to implement an administrative hearing process and a city - initiated abatement <br />program. <br />Councilmember Dehen stated the ability to prosecute by citation would be an important <br />option to leave open to address particular problem cases. <br />Mayor Gamec commented it may be beneficial to include this for instances involving <br />hazardous materials that affect health and welfare, or for repeated offenses. <br />City Attorney Goodrich indicated staff will look into including this in the options <br />presented to Council. <br />3) Administrative Fines for Minor Traffic Violations <br />slum <br />