Mayor Weiss opened the item for discussion. Mr. Hartshorn stated in review of previous conversations staff will bring back an item to the next agenda to maintain the same impact fees and have an opportunity next year to review the fees with more information. Mr. Metayer agreed and stated the concern was how it would impact growth and development. Mr. Coffman discussed potential impact of changes in other city fees. Mr. Rogers stated he is happy to hear it will not be increasing, but should look at reducing the fees. Ms. Ryan discussed wanting to see the data and growth projections and different amounts in service areas depending on what should be incentivized. Mr. Metayer discussed giving council and staff a year to review the concerns and the needs.

Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis

This motion is scored as EXPANDS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 7.0/10). Under the Bastiat Liberty Watchdog Index, measures that increase tax rates or fee schedules, issue new debt or Certificates of Obligation, expand regulatory/zoning restrictions on private land use, or authorize unbudgeted spending expansions reduce an official's Freedom Score when voted YES (and reward dissenting NO votes).