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Councilmember Heinrich asked whether the City has looked at whether other current positions could fulfill these duties. Parks and Assistant Public Works Superintendent Riverblood stated that staff does scrutinize all opportunities within existing staff before considering adding additional staff, even if the position is budget neutral. He stated that during the budget discussions that occurred this past summer and fall it was noted that if this position was not approved, staff recommended pulling back significantly on all recreational programing because the existing staff was already at capacity. He stated that no staff member would be able to take on all the duties of this position. He stated that even the summer concerts series is a large amount of work beyond the day of the event. He stated that the duties span beyond the summer season and that is the problem with using interns. Councilmember Shryock stated that this is another example of the City hiring from within to grow the organization. Motion by Councilmember Shryock, seconded by Councilmember Kuzma, to Adopt Resolution #19-022 to Hire a Part-Time Recreation Specialist. Further discussion: Parks and Assistant Public Works Superintendent Riverblood stated that the very best part of interviewing Ms. Mohr is that she worked as an Administrative Intern and stepped in to the Happy Days Festival when Mr. Brama left the City. He noted that she also grew up in Ramsey and is happy to be contributing to the community. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor LeTourneau, Councilmembers Shryock, Kuzma, Kuzma, Musgrove, and Riley. Voting No: Councilmember Heinrich. 7.05: Consider Adoption of Resolution #19-018 to Hire a Full-Time Firefighter/Fire Inspector Administrative Services Director Lasher reviewed the staff report and recommendation to hire Mr. Chris Weiss as a Firefighter/Fire Inspector, effective on or near February 4, 2019, at step 1 of the 2019 wage scale with a credit of eight days of vacation. Motion by Councilmember Heinrich, seconded by Councilmember Kuzma, to Adopt Resolution #19-018 to Hire a Full-Time Firefighter/Fire Inspector. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor LeTourneau, Councilmembers Heinrich, Kuzma, Musgrove, Riley, and Shryock. Voting No: None. 7.06: Consider Adoption of Resolution #19-023 Approving Proposed Policy Changes for Code Enforcement Program Community Development Director Gladhill reviewed the staff report and recommendation, based on previous City Council discussion and direction, to adopt the resolution approving the proposed changes for the Code Enforcement Program. He stated that he would still want input from the Council on two issues. He noted that the Lower Rum River Water Management City Council/January 8,2019 Page 7 of 10