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Regular City Council Meeting Monday, Apri121, 2008 Page 11 Further discussion included whether to use City staff or outsource property abate- ment. Mayor Klausing questioned staff on their intent to define City and/or HRA fund- ing and involvement. Mr. Trudgeon advised that it was necessary to use caution in defining the lines or authority and funding; opining that on a trial basis, involvement of the HRA in funding an interim position was indicated; however, for any permanent staffing, a policy discussion may be required, as currently all code enforcement was funded by the Community Development Department, but may be a function of the Gen- eral Fund Budget. Mr. Trudgeon supported funding for the pilot program from Imagine Roseville 2025 funds, or at the concurrence of the HRA from their funds. Councilmember Pust concurred, that on a permanent basis, she didn't think the HRA should fund staff positions; however, for a pilot program, similar to "Shore- view Shines," HRA funding seemed appropriate. Councilmember Pust noted that, if the program worked, then a discussion could be held on how to institutionalize costs of such a program in the City's budget. Councilmember Ihlan spoke of preference to include the staffing under the Gen- eral Fund, reiterating her ongoing qualms about using the Community Develop- ment Department's Enterprise Funds for accomplishing needed work. Council- member Ihlan opined that if the temporary position was described as an intern po- sition, it may allow for more flexibility. Mr. Trudgeon clarified that he was using standard terminology, but wanted to make sure it was understood by all parties that it was atemporary/seasonal posi- tion, not a regular staff position. Mayor Klausing opined that he would support HRA funding for an interim posi- tion; however, for the purpose of staff resources and lines of supervision, any regular staffing should be a city function. Chair Majerus suggested that, prior to the City Council taking action on code en- forcement options, that they look at the entire range of possible steps and provide recommendations to the H1ZA. Board Member Maschka opined that the ten options proposed by staff represented a great approach and worked well with the strategic goals set by the HRA for en- hanced code enforcement. Mr. Maschka further opined that the social service component maybe appropriate for the HRA to study further, as it was specifically related to the HIZA's concerns with current housing stock, and realities of life needed to be considered and whether code enforcement issues were related to dual