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. e e Mr. Holmer said it is impossible to tell if the Metropolitan Wastewater Management Commission (MWMC) budget is solid. He suggested that the MWMC staff be given help from City staff in preparing next year's budget. Mr. Hansen congratulated the staff on the preparation of the budget. 3. Briefings for Specific Councilors Mr. Rutan suggested the staff brief and provide additional background to councilors who are not familiar with a particular issue before full council consideration of the issues. For example, he would have appreciated basic information about the MWMC rates, structure, etc. 4. New Generation of Utilities Mr. Rutan would like a staff report about the City's ability to take advantage of licenses and fees for the next generation of utilities, such as cellular telephones and fiber optics. 5. City Loan Process Referring to the council approval of the loan to the owners of the Ax Billy Building, Mr. Rutan said some councilors had raised issues that had not been resolved. Commenting on the loan process, Mr. Rutan said the process by which loans are approved does not involve the council and he approves of the process. Ms. Ehrman said she had been concerned about loans to City employees. Ms. Wooten discussed the process and suggested the council reconsider the pOlicies which guide the Community Development Committee (CDC) and the role of the staff in pro- viding information to the CDC. She wondered how the decisions are made. Mayor Obie asked for a report from the staff and committee. Mr. Gleason suggested the report be presented to the council in a work session. Mr. Holmer had been concerned about the government funds involved in the Ax Billy Building renovation and the lack of information to the council about the basis for the allocation. 6. Staff Performance Mr. Rutan said the people who work in the City Manager's Office are outstanding and do an excellent job. He is enjoying his experience as a councilor. N. Mobile Home on Downtown Mall Ms. Wooten and Ms. Ehrman disliked the "double-wide" mobile home in front of the Ax Billy Building. They suggested the owner of the Ax Billy Building rent space for a sales office. O. Shut Off of Utilities Mr. Miller suggested the council investigate the criteria used when utility companies shut off service. Ms. Wooten agreed with Mr. Miller. She suggested the council consider the options with EWEB representatives. May 28, 1985 Page 5