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Councilmember Heinrich asked if the staffing request is based on current population or <br /> forecasted population. <br /> Police Chief Katers replied that the staffing is based on the population figures provided by <br /> Community Development and the Metropolitan Council. He stated that this year thus far there <br /> has been an increase of 461 calls for service. He noted that is typical as there is an increase in <br /> calls for service when the population increases. <br /> Councilmember Musgrove stated that she thought this was an approved position in the 2019 <br /> budget and therefore wondered why this was being brought up for discussion. <br /> Mayor LeTourneau noted that because of the length of time for hiring and complexity, it is a <br /> courtesy to know now whether the hire would be approved rather than going through the hiring <br /> process and then having the Council not fully support the hire. <br /> City Administrator Ulrich agreed that this discussion was because of turnover in the Council and <br /> the lengthy hiring process. He reviewed the different timelines, whether the hiring process <br /> begins now or begins with a goal of a 2020 start. <br /> Councilmember Musgrove stated that she would support this hire as fire, safety, and roads are <br /> the main community priorities. She stated that she does not have a preference on whether the <br /> hire occurs now or in 2020. <br /> The consensus of the Council was to delay the hire to 2020. <br /> 3. TOPICS FOR FUTURE DISCUSSION <br /> 3.01: Review Future Topics/Calendar <br /> Noted. <br /> 4. MAYOR/COUNCIL/STAFF INPUT <br /> None. <br /> 5. ADJOURNMENT <br /> The Work Session of the City Council was adjourned at 7:00 p.m. <br /> Respectfully submitted, <br /> Kurtis G. Ulrich <br /> City Administrator <br /> City Council Work Session/July 9,2019 <br /> Page 5 of 6 <br />