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Mayor LeTourneau acknowledged that the code enforcement cases are becoming more complex <br />and therefore some basic knowledge in the process would be helpful. <br />Community Development Director Gladhill stated that in his opinion there would be less <br />opportunity for turnover with a senior level position as well. <br />Mayor LeTourneau stated that Community Development Director Gladhill is managing the bulk <br />of his department and is becoming a target for negative input from some residents, which can <br />lead to turnover. <br />Councilmember Musgrove stated that she would support a senior level staff. She stated that City <br />staff time is spent bringing a new employee up to speed and if that position turns over, you are <br />then spending those resources again with another new employee. She believed that a senior level <br />staff person would bring additional benefits that could help offset the burden on existing <br />planning staff. <br />Councilmember Heinrich stated that she would support the Planning Technician, as there would <br />be support from the phased retirement employee and other employees. <br />Mayor LeTourneau asked if there are elements of the overlap that Councilmember Heinrich <br />would find effective or ineffective. <br />Councilmember Heinrich stated that it seems that the overlap would provide support for those <br />elements and could increase the willingness for that position to stay at a more entry level position <br />because of opportunities that could arise in the future. <br />Community Development Director Gladhill confirmed the consensus of the Council to support <br />the phased retirement and direction for the Planning Technician. <br />2.02: Local Road Funding <br />City Administrator Ulrich reviewed the staff report. <br />Councilmember Riley asked if the League of Minnesota Cities would have helpful information <br />on this topic. <br />City Administrator Ulrich stated that he has never seen that organization research projects on <br />road funding policy and therefore the University of Minnesota would be more appropriate. <br />Councilmember Kuzma stated that one of his main concerns is that the five-year bonding is <br />ending, and the City is using excess funds for this year's projects. He noted that if the study is <br />completed, that would add an additional year without funding. He asked the stance of the <br />Charter Commission, if the City were to move forward with the franchise fees. He noted that he <br />would like to see this move forward. <br />City Council Work Session / June 11, 2019 <br />Page 3 of 7 <br />