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City Administrator Ulrich stated that the Police Officer position was included in the 2019 budget <br /> but was carried over as the choice was made to delay that hire. <br /> Councilmember Riley asked for additional details on the figures shown on the <br /> nondiscretionary/discretionary information. <br /> Finance Director Lund provided additional clarification, noting that there is currently $350,000 <br /> that is non-restricted at this time. She continued to review the staff report. <br /> Councilmember Heinrich asked for additional details on the part-time police records technician. <br /> Police Chief Katers stated, that as the department grows, they need to ensure that there is <br /> sufficient staff for records and records retention, along with the changes to data retention. He <br /> stated that there are currently three full-time and one part-time records employees in that <br /> department. He stated that service that is more efficient could be provided to citizens with the <br /> additional staff He noted that the department receives many records requests not only from <br /> residents but other outside entities, such as insurance companies or others. He stated that there is <br /> an alarm ordinance and this person would also assist in following up on those calls. He noted <br /> that his department has been asked for more metrics and this person would be able to assist with <br /> that and crime analysis. He stated that there are tools available that are not utilized because there <br /> is not sufficient staff He stated that as the community and his department grow, he needs to <br /> ensure that there are sufficient support staff in place. <br /> Councilmember Heinrich asked if his support staff is struggling to complete the current <br /> workload. <br /> Police Chief Katers confirmed that to be true. <br /> Councilmember Heinrich asked for additional information on the reclassification of the <br /> Community Development Director to Deputy City Administrator. <br /> City Administrator Ulrich explained that position currently acts in his place when he is not in the <br /> office. He noted that this change is a succession management tool and helps to provide that staff <br /> person with additional growth opportunities. He explained that the position would also have <br /> more cross-department activity. <br /> Councilmember Heinrich stated that she is not in support of the reclassification at this time from <br /> a budgeting standpoint. She stated that she appreciates the level of expertise and motivation that <br /> the employee has and did not want to discourage the employee, but simply does not support the <br /> request at this time. <br /> Councilmember Musgrove asked for additional input on the current role and the implication that <br /> employee would have for handling more duties. <br /> City Administrator Ulrich stated that Community Development Director Gladhill currently <br /> handles a broad task of duties in development and as Acting City Administrator; this would <br /> City Council Work Session/August 12,2019 <br /> Page 2 of 6 <br />