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Councilmember Kuzma stated that he has hesitations about purchasing this building that he <br /> voiced earlier during the worksession. He stated there is a need for the new public works facility <br /> and felt that this interim option would only increase the cost of the new facility and prolong that <br /> process. He stated that he will not support this option. <br /> Mayor LeTourneau stated that he can see both sides of the argument tonight. He understands the <br /> need for additional space for public works and additional information is needed for financing of <br /> the new public works facility. He also shared concern with the cost for this interim option versus <br /> moving forward with the new public works facility. He stated that he supports investigating all <br /> options and would support moving forward with negotiations but would not want to commit to <br /> purchasing the property at this time. <br /> Councilmember Shryock agreed that it would be important to move forward with negotiations to <br /> determine what the price would be for this option. She stated that if this property is purchased <br /> and not needed in the future, there is an option to recoup a good portion of the cost by reselling <br /> the property. <br /> Motion by Councilmember Musgrove, seconded by Councilmember Heinrich, to authorize staff <br /> to enter into negotiations with Anoka County for the purchase of the property located at 8175 <br /> Riverdale Drive. <br /> Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor LeTourneau, Councilmembers Musgrove, Heinrich, <br /> Musgrove, Riley, and Shryock. Voting No: Councilmember Kuzma. <br /> 7.03: Adopt Resolution #19-088 to Hire a Public Works Streets Maintenance Worker <br /> Administrative Services Director Lasher reviewed the staff report and recommendation to hire <br /> Mr. Vaughn Ihkre as a full-time Public Works Streets Maintenance Worker, effective on or near <br /> April 24, 2019, at step 1 of the 2019 wage scale. <br /> Councilmember Heinrich asked for additional information on where the department is falling <br /> short, noting that two temporary employees were approved on the consent agenda tonight. <br /> Public Works Superintendent Riemer replied that this position would be responsible for street <br /> maintenance and reviewed those duties. He stated that currently the department is down one <br /> person from an extended medical leave, and that person will be out for at least two additional <br /> months. He stated that this is a needed position. <br /> Councilmember Heinrich asked if the City has considered a temporary worker because the other <br /> position is on leave. <br /> Public Works Superintendent Riemer stated that has not been a consideration as this position was <br /> agreed to be added prior to the medical leave issue. He explained the difficulty in hiring a <br /> temporary worker for street maintenance in the current employment climate. <br /> City Council/April 9, 2019 <br /> Page 5 of 7 <br />