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planning interns there seems to be a fair amount of overlap in the duties that the current staff members complete. Mayor LeTourneau asked for additional input on the concern behind transparency as he was unsure, he understood the context. Councilmember Heinrich stated that when a case is reviewed, there is additional information provided by staff, compared to a case included on the consent agenda. Mayor LeTourneau asked staff for additional input on the topic of transparency. He stated that the residents are given many opportunities to be aware of the topic. He stated that bringing items off the consent agenda and onto the regular agenda creates additional work and essentially costs the residents more in the long run, should this continue to be a trend. Administrative Services Director Lasher stated that her role in human resources for the City began in 2004 and since that time, all seasonal and temporary hires have been on the consent agenda. She stated that details are available in full text on the agenda, noting that residents can click on the item to view full detail. She agreed that it would add more to her responsibilities should the item continue to be moved off the consent agenda. Councilmember Shryock stated that based on her experience with the seasonal worker and intern process, she continues to support the way the City has done this. She believed that packaging the positions together for approval makes sense to increase efficiency. She stated that many municipalities use interns during the busier season of the year, which is why they are used seasonally. She explained that interns are often college students that are able to share their knowledge with the City while gaining additional knowledge from the City. She believed that the City should continue to provide that opportunity to students while alleviating staff of some of their duties. Mayor LeTourneau stated that the City is a customer-based organization, noting that the residents are the customers, and the use of interns has been positive. Councilmember Kuzma agreed that he has seen positive experiences with use of the interns, which is valuable for the City and the interns. Motion by Councilmember Kuzma, seconded by Councilmember Shryock, to Adopt Resolution #19-091 Hiring Seasonal Public Works Maintenance Workers and Temporary Interns. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor LeTourneau, Councilmembers Kuzma, Shryock, and Riley. Voting No: Councilmember Heinrich and Musgrove. 8. MAYOR, COUNCIL AND STAFF INPUT City Administrator Ulrich announced upcoming meetings and events. City Council/April 23,2019 Page 11 of 12