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City Council Minutes <br /> August 6, 2019 <br /> Page 8 of 12 <br /> ----------------------------- <br /> Mr. Turcotte is aware of that. Ms. Malecha requested that if the Council has <br /> specific questions for Mr. Turcotte that they ask him directly since this is a public <br /> meeting and there is only so much Ms. Malecha can share. <br /> Discussion ensued about Mr. Turcotte's work ethic and good character. <br /> Council Member Pederson stated his concern is with how hiring another <br /> Maintenance Worker fits in with the budget and when he votes on the motion it <br /> has nothing to do with Mr. Turcotte. <br /> Mayor Pro-Tem Seils pointed out that the hiring of another maintenance worker <br /> has already been approved. <br /> MOTION CARRIED 3-1. COUNCIL MEMBER PEDERSON OPPOSED. <br /> Nancy Malecha asked for Council approval to begin the hiring process for a <br /> Police Sergeant if Chad Turcotte accepts the position. She also asked that if the <br /> Sergeant position is filled from within that she have permission to hire a full-time <br /> Police Officer. <br /> Discussion ensued about when Mr. Turcotte would need to begin this new <br /> position in the Public Works Department if he accepts. <br /> COUNCIL MEMBER AKERSON MOVED TO BEGIN THE PROCESS TO HIRE <br /> A FULL-TIME POLICE SERGEANT OR FULL-TIME POLICE OFFICER IF THE <br /> SERGEANT POSITION IS FILLED FROM WITHIN. COUNCIL MEMBER <br /> SWANSON SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED 4-0. <br /> 9.5. North Sluetter Road Improvement Petition <br /> Ms. Malecha stated that property owners along North Sluetter Road presented <br /> the City with a petition for improvements to their road and that information is <br /> included in the packet. She stated that Mr. Graham and Mr. Fogarty are in the <br /> audience and they may want to address the Council. Ms. Malecha noted the <br /> resolution that was drafted determining the legality of the petition for local <br /> improvements. <br /> Council Member Akerson said that he appreciates the petition but they cannot be <br /> driven by that. He brought up the financial situation with Rasmussen Road and <br /> discussed how the City will address improvements. He noted that it is premature <br /> to do anything with North Sluetter Road this year as Loon Lake Township is not <br /> on board to do anything for that Road. <br /> Council Member Swanson would like to see the numbers presented by Mr. <br /> Graham and Mr. Fogarty be given to the City's financial consultant and let them <br /> figure out what the financing would look like. <br />