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position placcinent process. She explained the Fire Department currently has a staff of seven paid on call officers, with each having individual responsibilities. When the department reached its goal of 40 firefighters it became obvious that a need for a more structured mentoring process was needed. These two firefighters will each function out of one of the two fire stations and will be required to give progress reports on a monthly basis. This topic was brought to the Public Safety Board earlier this year and given unanimous approval. These positions would receive a quarterly amount of $2,520 or a combined amount of $5,040, which would be taken from normal payroll bu(Iget. The Personnel Committee recommended approval of the hiring. Mayor Gamec asked if this was included in the upcoming budget. Public Worl(s Director Kapler replied staff feels the salary budget will be able to absorb this hiring. Motion by Councilmember Pearson, seconded by Councilmember Elvig, to ratify the recommendation of the Personnel Committee and accept Fire Chief s recommendation of Additional Paid on Call Lieutenants positions. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Gamec, Councilmembers Pearson, Elvig, Cook, Kurak, Strommen, and Zimmennan. Voting No: None. 3) Update on Official Map Board of Appeals Recruitment Process Human Resources Manager Reed indicated the City Council established an Official Map Board of Appeals this past spring to assist with the appeals that may arise out of the purchase of properties within the area of Highway 10 that has been officially mapped. Staff proceeded with a recruitment process for this newly established Board but has received only three applications. Several individuals have inquired about this opportunity, but no additional applications have been received. Staff is requesting that Council Members consider recommending residents who may be interested in serving on the Official Map Board of Appeals. Four businesses owners or residents are needed to serve on the Board. Counci Imember Elvig requested an explanation of the Board or Appeals for the citizens. Human Resources Manager Reed explained the Official Map Board of Appeals will hear appeals on land use applications. The Board would meet on an as needed basis. No action necessary on this item. Case #2: Report from Public Works Committee 1) Consider Juniper Ridge Drive/151" Avenue Storm Water Modifications Councilmernbcr Zimmerman indicated this case is consideration of improvements to the storm water area at l 51" Avenue and Juniper Ridge Drive. During a recent storm event, storm water City Council/October 12, 2004 Page 7 of 30