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City Council Minutes <br /> July 7, 2020 <br /> Page7of12 <br /> � ----------------------------- <br /> Ms. Malecha informed the Council herself and Jason Gorr interviewed applicants <br /> on Monday, July 6th to fill the vacancy and they would like to request the Council <br /> approve the hiring of Seth Roering. <br /> Council Member Pederson discussed if there was a need for a full-time worker if <br /> COVID-19 surged and suggested that it would affect the budget. He suggested <br /> hiring a part-time worker. Council Member Akerson agreed they should wait a <br /> few months as then they would have a better idea what is happening with <br /> COVID-19. Council Member Swanson stated the work is not going to change and <br /> she believes they need to replace their workers as they leave. <br /> Mr. Gorr said he does not recommend finding a part-timer and if you are required <br /> to have the CDL license then who would want to apply for a part-time job for less <br /> pay. Council Member Pederson said many businesses use college kids. Mr. Gorr <br /> it will cost the City money without having trained staff. Council Member Seils said <br /> they need to staff and staff now therefore they will have a good training time <br /> before the winter comes. Council Member Swanson agreed and stated that the <br /> City needs to preserve infrastructure because that is what our City is about <br /> therefore they need to replace their workers. <br /> COUNCIL MEMBER SEILS MOVED TO APPROVE THE HIRING OF SETH <br /> ROERING AS A FULL-TIME MAINTENANCE WORKER IN THE PUBLIC <br /> � WORKS DEPARTMENT, AT GRADE 10, STEP 1 ON THE CITY'S CURRENT <br /> PAY STRUCTURE AND CONTINGENT UPON SUCCESSFUL BACKGROUND <br /> AND PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENINGS. COUNCIL MEMBER SWANSON <br /> SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED 3-2. COUNCIL MEMBER <br /> AKERSON AND PEDERSON OPPOSED. <br /> 9.3. Cooperative Road Proiect Request for Proposals <br /> Jason Gorr said the Cooperative Road Project Workgroup has been working to <br /> find coordinated street improvements for the areas of their bordered and <br /> connected roads, specifically Akerson Road, Buschmann Road, Nelson Road, <br /> and Wild Acres Road. He said the Workgroup consists of staff and elected <br /> officials from the City of Pequot Lakes, City of Breezy Point, Ideal Township, and <br /> Jenkins Township. <br /> He said at conclusion of the last meeting, the consensus of the Workgroup was <br /> to professionally quantify the needs of design, cost, engineering, and analysis if <br /> the governing bodies wanted to pursue the potential for rebuilding the roads to <br /> County standards, with the end goal of then turning over maintenance <br /> responsibilities and costs associated with these roads to Crow Wing County. Mr. <br /> Gorr stated another option discussed was to compare the potential to simply <br /> rebuild to City/Township standards and this could be in a coordinated manner as <br /> all of these roads are in significant need for improvements soon. <br /> � Mr. Gorr stated the Workgroup is drafting a Request for Proposal (RFP)for the <br /> professional design services as noted above. He said he is requesting a <br />