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Councilmember Tossey stated Night to Unite is an important event and he would volunteer to <br />help. <br />Police Chief Way stated there are Captains for each Night to Unite party who could be brought <br />in for orientation. <br />City Administrator Ulrich explained that paraprofessionals were brought on in the first place to <br />off load duties from higher paid professionals. <br />Councilmember McGlone stated areas have to be cut back, but maybe this is beyond the level of <br />service we need to cut right now. <br />City Administrator Ulrich noted Night to Unite and the Safety Camp were not core functions but <br />events that serve the public. He reviewed impacts resulting in reducing the Accounting Clerk to <br />three - fourths time and eliminating positions for Marketing Manager, and IT Intern. It was noted <br />the Council had previously directed to not cut the full -time Receptionist. City Administrator <br />Ulrich explained how EDA volunteers and consultants could be utilized to address economic <br />development in addition to some of his time. He noted the Deputy City Administrator and <br />Public Works Director positions are open and not planned to be filled. <br />Mayor Ramsey suggested the Council further review staffs recommendation and be prepared to <br />address staff cuts at a future meeting. <br />Councilmember Strommen pointed out there is an accumulative impact, loss of redundancy, loss <br />of backup, and reduced ability to respond if something unanticipated occurs such as a major <br />equipment failure or storm. She felt the City had to be prepared to respond to those situations <br />and indicated she would like discussion on this accumulative effect and how the City can <br />respond to events not anticipated. <br />City Administrator Ulrich noted there are some things, such as making grant applications, that <br />are difficult to measure. He stated this item would be scheduled for an upcoming Work Session <br />during which the Council can address the appropriate level of staffing and impacts resulting from <br />reductions. <br />3. FUTURE TOPICS FOR DISCUSSION <br />Noted. <br />4. MAYOR / COUNCIL / STAFF INPUT <br />None <br />5. ADJOURNMENT <br />Motion by Councilmember McGlone, seconded by Councilmember Backous, to adjourn the <br />Work Session meeting. <br />City Council Work Session / May 1, 2012 <br />Page 14 of 15 <br />