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City Council Minutes <br /> July 2, 2019 <br /> Page7of8 <br /> ----------------------------- <br /> LABOR DAY 2019. COUNCIL MEMBER SWANSON SECONDED THE <br /> MOTION. MOTION CARRIED 4-1. AKERSON OPPOSED <br /> 9.6. Request to Hire Maintenance Worker <br /> At the June 4�h City Council Meeting, it was decided to move discussion to hire a <br /> new maintenance worker to the current council meeting when more council <br /> members were present. Jason Gorr discussed the increasing level of need and <br /> response for an additional maintenance worker position. He stated that currently <br /> there are only two staff members and even when combining efforts with the <br /> Public Works Director in field work, it is not practical, feasible, or even safe <br /> fulfilling their obligations. Mr. Gorr discussed the safety of doing street projects <br /> with a limited number of workers compared to neighboring cities. He stated that <br /> having this additional employee would allow the Public Works Department to <br /> better respond to public need, preventative maintenance needs, administrative <br /> requirements, and emergency response (storms, snow, flooding, etc.). He <br /> further noted the extra support would soften the impact of temporary or <br /> permanent losses of staff due to health or job changes. <br /> Discussion ensued regarding the work load of the Public Works Department <br /> which included additional roads acquired and work similarities compared to other <br /> cities. <br /> Council Member Pederson inquired whether part-time or internships were <br /> considered for the position. Mr. Gorr stated they could possibly obtain an intern <br /> yet this year but the intern would be split between positions of water/sewer and <br /> maintenance. He further stated that part-timers may not be well trained to deal <br /> with the public and may not do as efficient of a job as a full-timer would. <br /> Council Member Pederson questioned if the additional money to hire this <br /> additional staff member would be absorbed by the current budget or will it <br /> increase the budget. Mr. Gorr stated that his budget is very comparable to prior <br /> numbers. <br /> COUNCIL MEMBER SWANSON MOVED TO BEGIN THE HIRING PROCESS <br /> OF AN ADDITIONAL MAINTENANCE WORKER POSITION IN THE PUBLIC <br /> WORKS DEPARTMENT. COUNCIL MEMBER AKERSON SECONDED THE <br /> MORTION. MOTION CARRIED 4-1. COUNCIL MEMBER PEDERSON <br /> OPPOSED. <br /> 10. Administration <br /> The following items were received by Council. <br /> • June 13, 2019 draft Park Commission minutes <br /> • June 18, 2019 draft EDC minutes <br /> • June 18, 2019 HRA minutes <br /> 10.1. 2018 Annual Financial Report <br />