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and there are unknowns in how the transfer of duties will affect the current job positions and therefore staff estimated the nine hours as a contingency. He noted that staff may not need those additional nine hours but would simply like the contingency for this new process. Acting Mayor LeTourneau confirmed the consensus of the Council that they are comfortable with the proposed budget and levy, except for Councilmember Riley. Finance Director Lund stated that the Council will need to circle back to the discussion on the road improvements as this is not working to place the debt onto the levy. She suggested that the discussion occur sooner rather than later. 2.03: Discussion Regarding Staffing During Police Officer Military Deployment Human Resources Manager Lasher reviewed the staff report. City Administrator Ulrich stated that staff would recommend filling the lost time with overtime hours. Councilmember Riley stated that there was a change in the past to upgrade sworn officers to the position of community service officer. Police Chief Katers stated that there would be some cost to the programs that are offered to put those officers back onto the streets. He noted that the resources can be allocated but it would come at a cost to the programs that are offered. He noted that there are funds available to cover overtime hours to fill those hours and stated that is what staff would recommend. He noted that the calls for service have been increased and the more growth the City sees, the more calls for service the department receives. He noted that this is the first time a City employee has been called for active duty. Councilmember Williams asked if filling the vacancy with overtime would be received favorably or unfavorably by the officers. Police Chief Katers stated that in the short-term this would be favorably accepted and this is a temporary deployment. He stated that if the conditions were to change he did not feel the depaitinent would feel this is a good long-term solution. The consensus of the Council was to accept the staff recommendation to fill the vacancy using overtime hours. 3. TOPICS FOR FUTURE DISCUSSION 3.01: Review Future Topics/ Calendar City Administrator Ulrich reviewed the upcoming worksession topics which include a joint meeting with the Economic Development Authority and then a rescheduled presentation from a representative with the Metropolitan Council. City Council Work Session / September 12, 2017 Page 7 of 8