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I housing stock without placing financial pressure on the owner, or seller in order to 46 meet city code. 4 Commissioner Thomas requested that the Council put some of their thoughts 5 down on paper and pass them along to the Planning Commission for them to 6 review in the next month, or so. 7 8 Councilmember Horst noted that there were some housing issues, such as 9 electrical, that would require an inspector to determine whether they were in 10 violation of the housing code, or not. 11 12 Mayor Hodson stated that the comments that the Council made back at their 13 annual goal setting meeting reflected that they did not want to impose a housing 14 ordinance code at this time. Mayor Hodson added that the main reasons for their 15 feelings are that there are enough checks and balances with the mortgage 16 companies at this time. 17 18 Councilmember Thuesen stated that the Council felt that most home-owners who 19 were buying a house,brought in an inspector to examine the home. 20 21 Councilmember Horst stated that the main question was whether the mortgage 22 companies require adequate checks and balances, and did not leave any room for 23 loopholes. 24 9 The Council discussed a few different housing scenarios. 27 Councilmember Sparks felt that she did not have enough information to make a 28 decision at this point. Councilmember Horst echoed Councilmember Sparks' 29 feelings. 30 31 Mayor Hodson stated that he was happy to revisit the housing ordinance at a later 32 date when they have a full Council. 33 34 Therefore, the Council requested more information from the Planning 35 Commission regarding the point-of-sale housing ordinance. 36 37 Commissioner Thomas thanked the Council for their time. 38 39 VII. GENERAL POLICY BUSINESS OF THE COUNCIL. 40 41 A. Resolution 02-017-Approving 2002-2003 Fire Department Union Agreement. 42 City Manager Mike Mornson reviewed the resolution with the Council. He stated that, 43 for the most part,the Agreement was consistent with what the Police Department and 44 Public Works Department have agreed to in terms of salary and health insurance. 45 46 Mornson highlighted some of the health insurance benefits that are included in the health plan. Mornson indicated that some of the issues that delayed the Agreement were related to retirement health insurance and 0%wage increase. He indicated that the contents of 49 the Agreement reflect what he feels is a fair compromise.