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Councilmember Kuzma stated that when the first round of budgeting was completed direction was given to reduce and Police Chief Katers replied with the three-year replacement plan. He stated that he would support the three-year replacement plan as proposed. He commented that it would make more sense to leave the peace officer's fund balances as is, rather than attempting to use those funds to offset the operating budget. 2.02: 2020 Capital Equipment Requests Finance Director Lund reviewed the staff report. City Administrator Ulrich provided input on the distribution policy, which allocates funds to the capital maintenance fund. Councilmember Riley referenced a seized vehicle and asked what that would be replaced with. Police Chief Katers replied that he would purchase whatever is available on the State purchasing contract. He explained that there are restrictions on what a vehicle can be used for when they are obtained through seizure, therefore it may not meet the needs of the department. Councilmember Musgrove referenced differences between 2020 and 2021 and noted that the difference seems to be based on the allocation of funds that is made through the distribution policy. She asked if a larger amount of the fire truck should be purchased in 2020 because the funds are available rather than having to bond in the future years. Finance Director Lund explained that there are not additional funds that would be available in 2020 to use for the fire truck. She explained that a capital equipment certificate would be issued for the total amount of debt. 2.03: Discuss 2020 Personnel Requests Administrative Services Director Lasher reviewed the staff report. Councilmember Heinrich referenced a previous worksession discussion related to the Planning Technician noting that the intent was to keep that position budget neutral and asked for additional details. Administrative Services Director Lasher explained that the Planning Technician would have 40 hours per week and the phased retirement position would have 16 hours per week. She explained that is necessary to handle the current workload in that department. Community Development Director Gladhill explained the difference in pay rate between the employee entering phased retirement and the Planning Technician. He noted that the position would most likely be offset by permit revenue. Councilmember Heinrich asked if it would be possible for the Planning Technician to have less than 40 hours per week. City Council Work Session / November 18, 2019 Page 7 of 14