CITY COMMISSION WORKSHOP MINUTES  April 16, 2024  Mayor LaCascia called the meeting to order at 6:00 pm.  Those present recited the Pledge of Allegiance led by Mayor LaCascia. ROLL CALL - Assistant City Manager Sheandolen Dunn  Present:  Mayor Joe LaCascia, Commissioner Micheal T. Blethen, Commissioner Charles Nichols, City Attorney Thomas Cloud and City Manager Patricia  Jackson  Prior to the start of the Business portion of the Workshop, Mayor LaCascia had a brief discussion about the possibility of a Salary increase for the City Commission. Commissioners would move from $150/month to $250/month and the Mayorwouldmove from $300/month to $500/month. This increase would possibly of attracting more interest Commissioner Blethen asked what would be cut to support this increase. Mayor City Manager Jackson stated this change would have to be done by Ordinance after a Commissioner Blethen stated remembering during budget time last year regarding the Commissioner Nichols stated based on inflation and staff only received a 2% raise, it is City Attorney Cloud stated Commissioner Nichols suggestion was a great idea.  int the City Commission candidates.  LaCascia responded that this is only $6,000.  2nd and Final Reading.  discussion of giving back to the community. recommended that this waits until October.  ORDER OF BUSINESS ORDINANCE 2024-03  Stefanie Von Pelaske-Bush and Jeff Schmucker (CFRPC) made a brief presentation and Currently, only 48% oft the homes are non-conforming. This is a corrective measure and approving this Ordinance would bring all homes in this area into conformance; this is not changing the maximum density. City-wide is all R-1 zoning. Ifa home burned down today, the homeowner would not be able to rebuild tot the same standard or better ifr more City Manager Jackson stated that Polk City is simply trying to protect the people that are currently non-conforming sO they can rebuild if something were to happen to their  lengthy discussion regarding Ordinance 2024-03.  than 50% of the home is damaged.  property.    Kathy Delp stated when zoning was assigned, they did not make sure all these homes  were annexed.  Commissioner Blethen stated this Ordinance looks fishy.  City Attorney Cloud asked Commissioner Blethen what was he afraid of?  Commissioner Blethen stated there is not enough information presented. More changes Commissioner Blethen would like Ordinance 2024-03 tabled during the Regular Meeting  coming will affect the homeowners in the long run. until the May City Commission Meeting.  ORDINANCE 2024-04  Stefanie Von Pelaske-Bush (CFRPC) made a brief presentation and after lengthy discussion on Ordinance 2024-03 (Companion Ordinance). Commissioner Blethen is requesting that this Ordinance item be TABLED as well during the Regular Meeting until  the May City Commission Meeting. ANNOUNCEMENTS - None ADJOURNMENT - 7:00 pm  Patricia Jackson, City Manager  Joe LaCascia,  Guhhn2  Mayor  2