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