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City Council Minutes <br /> May 3, 2022 <br /> Page 5 of 8 <br /> 8.2. Request to Hire Part-Time Police Officer <br /> Police Chief Kiang requested the Council approve hiring Chris Melin as a Part- <br /> Time Police Officer. He stated two part-time officers left and two more will be <br /> leaving as they are not working any hours. He is hopeful that they will get three <br /> part-time officers that will be able to fill shifts. Discussion ensued about what is <br /> required to hire a part-time police officer. <br /> COUNCIL MEMBER RONNING MOVED TO HIRE CHRIS MELIN AS A PART- <br /> TIME POLICE OFFICER AT GRADE 11, STEP 1 CONTINGENT ON <br /> SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF THE BACKGROUD AND PRE- <br /> EMPLOYMENT SCREENING. COUNCIL MEMBER SEILS SECONDED THE <br /> MOTION. MOTION CARRIED 5-0. <br /> 9. Public Works <br /> 9.1. Public Works Report <br /> The April 2022 Public Works Monthly Report was received by Council. <br /> 9.2. 9th Avenue <br /> Rich Spiczka stated that we get the most calls on 9th Avenue also referred to as <br /> Myers Road than any other roads in the City because of the condition. He stated <br /> this is shared road with Loon Lake Township and they are responsible for <br /> plowing in the winter and we handle the grading in the summer. He stated that it <br /> has been requested to consider paving the road up to Krist Court and paving has <br /> been discussed before. He stated there is a plan in place to cut down the hill by <br /> Branch Trail in hopes it holds up better to the increased traffic. He said this is a <br /> cooperative project with Loon Lake Township. Discussion ensued paving the <br /> road. Eric Swenson with North fork Excavating addressed the Council and <br /> informed them they are putting a bid in for the hill project. He stated the hill is <br /> estimated to come down 2-3 feet for visibility and narrow the road for ease of <br /> grading. He also said a culvert will be put in and re-gravel the complete road. Mr. <br /> Swenson stated he contacted Anderson Brothers about paving that section and <br /> they gave him a rough estimate of$15,000 to $20,000 for approximately 100 <br /> yards. He highly recommends pavement. Discussion ensued what City services <br /> are offered to the residents down that road. Council consensus was to reach out <br /> to Loon Lake Township and to obtain costs to pave the entire road. <br /> 9.3. Coleman Drive Update <br /> Rich Spiczka stated that he and Nick met with the Libby's, residents on Pequot <br /> Blvd. He stated that they received background on the roads from the Libby's. <br /> Mr. Spiczka stated one of the things that Kevin Libby was pretty sure of is there <br /> has a been a noticeable difference in the number of washouts since Pequot Blvd <br /> was paved in 2008. Mr. Libby was able to provide some pictures and he talked <br />