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Motion by Councilmember Musgrove, seconded by Councilmember Heinrich, to Adopt Resolution#19-117 to Hire a Patrol Officer. Further discussion: Councilmember Riley stated that this position was accounted for in the 2019 budget. He stated that staffing was an issue in the budget. He stated that he would support this but would not support future asks if the reasoning is that the item was included in the 2019 budget that he did not support. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor LeTourneau, Councilmembers Musgrove, Heinrich, Kuzma, and Riley. Voting No: None. 7.06: Adopt Resolution#19-106 Hiring Seasonal Public Works Maintenance Workers Administrative Services Director Lasher reviewed the staff report and recommendation to hire the following Seasonal Public Works Maintenance Workers on or near the dates listed: Tanner McIntire-Linder, effective May 13, 2019; Mitchell Barr, effective May 14, 2019; Bradley Beaver, effective May 15, 2019; Gunner Ledin, effective May 15, 2019; Carter Perry, effective May 20, 2019; and Nathaniel Gfroerer, effective June 10, 2019. Councilmember Heinrich asked for clarification on the total number of seasonal employees. Administrative Services Director Lasher stated that there are six seasonal employees listed here and anticipated an additional four to six seasonal employees, depending upon the recruitment process and budget, in addition to the two, seven-month seasonal employees. Councilmember Riley stated that it is a good deal for the City to get additional staff during the summer when additional staff is needed, without the cost of benefits. Motion by Councilmember Riley, seconded by Councilmember Heinrich, to Adopt Resolution #19-106 Hiring Seasonal Public Works Maintenance Workers. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor LeTourneau, Councilmembers Riley, Heinrich, Kuzma, and Musgrove. Voting No: None. 7.07: Adopt Resolution #19-110 Hiring Engineering Interns Administrative Services Director Lasher reviewed the staff report and recommendation to hire Skye Feist, effective on or near May 20, 2019 and Kody Wilhelmi, effective on or near June 3, 2019. Councilmember Musgrove asked if the interns have an interest in engineering. Administrative Services Director Lasher confirmed that the engineering interns would preferably be current students, potentially in their senior year, or recent graduates looking for experience. Having studied in the areas of civil engineering, engineering and technology or related degrees would be required. City Council/May 14,2019 Page 9 of 12