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Councilmember Riley commented that this case is being sold as a savings of money, but it really is not a savings in money but a reduction in service. He stated that residents now receive six issues per year, and this would be a reduction to four issues. He stated that the Ramsey Resident is a good source of information and therefore he will not be supporting this item. Councilmember Heinrich stated that she does see this as a cost savings, noting that the City would still meet the requirements of the Charter. She noted that this would also free up additional staff time. Councilmember Kuzma stated that he is not in support of this process as he likes having the Ramsey Resident and believes that there are cost savings measures that could be gained keeping the item in house. Councilmember Musgrove stated that she supports this action as this would be a cost savings and would free valuable time for City staff to complete other tasks. Motion by Councilmember Musgrove, seconded by Councilmember Heinrich, to Adopt Resolution #19-176 Approving PRIME Advertising Contracts for the Ramsey Resident Newsletter and Annual Community Resource Guide. Further discussion: Councilmember Heinrich thanked staff for increasing communication on social media as well. Mayor LeTourneau stated that he agrees with all the comments made tonight. He stated that this would provide a cost savings and would create efficiency. He stated that the Ramsey Resident is a great source of information for residents and would hate to see the number of issues reduced. He agreed that social media is also gathering speed as a communication tool. Motion failed. Voting Yes: Councilmembers Musgrove and Heinrich. Voting No: Mayor LeTourneau, Councilmembers Kuzma and Riley. 7.05: Adopt Resolution #19-189 to Backfill the Vacant Part-Time Recreation Specialist Position Administrative Services Director Lasher reviewed the staff report and recommendation to hire Ms. Abigail Proulx as the City's Part-Time Recreation Specialist, effective on or near August 19, 2019 at Step 1 of the 2019 wage scale. Councilmember Musgrove asked for the experience of the applicant. Administrative Services Director Lasher stated that the applicant has far more experience than the position requires and is completing these duties for another city. Parks and Assistant Public Works Superintendent Riverblood stated that he is excited to have the applicant join his team and read some excerpts from the applicant's cover letter. City Council/August 12,2019 Page 11 of 13