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Councilmember Heinrich stated that she was opposed to filling this position this year and is still <br />not convinced that this is a needed position and therefore is not going to support this action. <br />Councilmember Kuzma stated that as part of the Ramsey Foundation he knows that having this <br />person to work with is instrumental in making the community events possible. He stated that <br />community events and park programming are important parts of the community. <br />Motion by Councilmember Kuzma, seconded by Councilmember Riley, to Adopt Resolution <br />#19-189 to Hire a Part -Time Recreation Specialist Filling the Vacant Position. <br />Further discussion: Councilmember Musgrove asked who would handle these duties if this <br />person is not hired. Parks and Assistant Public Works Superintendent Riverblood provided <br />background information on this topic. He explained that if the position is not hired, he would be <br />ceasing almost all recreation programs. <br />Motion failed. Voting Yes: Mayor LeTourneau, Councilmembers Kuzma and Riley. Voting <br />No: Councilmembers Heinrich and Musgrove. <br />7.06: Adopt Resolution #19-191 Approving Centralized Water Treatment Request for <br />Proposals and Authorizing Solicitation of Proposals <br />City Engineer Westby reviewed the staff report and recommendation to adopt Resolution #19- <br />191 approving the draft Centralized Water Treatment Request for Proposals and authorizing <br />solicitation of proposals. <br />Councilmember Riley asked if this study would have separate components that would allow the <br />Council to choose the elements it would like to move forward with. <br />City Engineer Westby confirmed that a price would be requested for each of the areas and those <br />elements could then be chosen. <br />Councilmember Riley stated that he would like to see the water softener element removed as that <br />is an expensive option and people can choose to do that for their own home. <br />Motion by Councilmember Musgrove, seconded by Councilmember Riley, to Adopt Resolution <br />#19-191 Approving Request for Proposal to Analyze Source Water, Develop Water Model, <br />Prepare Preliminary Design Report, and Authorize Solicitation of Proposals for Centralized <br />Water Treatment Facility, separating the water softener item to a separate line item. <br />Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor LeTourneau, Councilmembers Musgrove, Riley, Heinrich, <br />and Kuzma. Voting No: None. <br />8. MAYOR, COUNCIL AND STAFF INPUT <br />City Administrator Ulrich announced upcoming meetings and events. <br />City Council / August 12, 2019 <br />Page 12 of 13 <br />