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that any time employees are shown appreciation and acknowledged for their years of service is unmeasurable. Administrative Services Director Lasher provided background on the events and the recognition that is given at the Employee Appreciation Breakfast and the picnic lunch, which are coordinated and planned by the Labor Management Committee. She stated that the events help with employee morale and provides an opportunity for employees to interact with employees not involved in their direct line of work. She stated that the breakfast occurs prior to most employees clocking in and the lunch occurs during the employee lunchtime. She stated that it means a lot to employees when Councilmembers attend and participate in the events. Councilmember Riley stated that employees are the most important asset and recognizing them twice a year does not feel excessive and therefore he would not be in favor of changing that. Councilmember Musgrove stated that she was glad to have this discussion. She stated that her opinion was that similar activity and recognition does not happen in the private sector. She commented that these events are very generous and was glad the City is able to do that for the staff; she simply did not believe that was common practice. Councilmember Heinrich stated that she would be interested in making a motion asking staff to review the budget further to identify areas in the budget where further reductions could be made. City Administrator Ulrich clarified that this is a worksession and therefore formal motions cannot be made. He noted that there could be consensus to provide that direction to staff, if that is desired. He stated that some changes will be made based on the discussion tonight and some changes from the State funding amounts will be known. He stated that Youth First will be making a presentation to the Council at an upcoming meeting. Administrative Services Director Lasher stated that she would like to know by consensus whether she can begin recruitment for the Planning Technician. She confirmed the consensus of the Council to move forward on that recruitment. She referenced the recruitment of the Patrol Officer and noted that staff has gone through the process and has a candidate that is nearly ready for hiring. She stated that she would like to bring that item to the Council for approval at the December 10 meeting with an anticipated start date on December 26. She confirmed the consensus of the Council with those details. She referenced the reclassifications and noted that if comfortable she would bring forward a request at the December 10 meeting for approval through resolution. She confirmed the consensus of the Council to move forward on that item as well. 3. TOPICS FOR FUTURE DISCUSSION 3.01: Review Future Topics/ Calendar City Administrator Ulrich stated that both Representative Heinrich and Scott have RSVP'd for the December loth meeting. City Council Work Session / November 18, 2019 Page 13 of 14