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also does. She confirmed the recommendation of staff to eliminate the stipend for Boards and <br />Commissions, which would also eliminate the need for one payroll cycle. <br />Councilmember Heinrich asked if the payroll could be combined into another cycle to eliminate <br />the additional cost. <br />Administrative Services Director Lasher explained that the cost of $5,000 is for all of the <br />stipends for the year, not the cost for the additional payroll cycle. She stated that if the Boards <br />and Commissions stipend is eliminated, the City Council stipend could be combined with staff <br />payroll to generate savings. <br />Councilmember Heinrich asked the number of current Board and Commission members that opt <br />into the stipend option. <br />Administrative Services Director Lasher replied that 17 members accept the stipend currently, <br />out of 24 members. <br />Councilmember Specht asked the number of hours spent on the additional payroll cycle. <br />Administrative Services Director Lasher reviewed the staff work that is necessary for the <br />stipends, estimating about a few hours per month. <br />Councilmember Kuzma commented that it would be difficult to take the stipend away from those <br />that are used to receiving the stipend. He noted that perhaps it could be an option in the future to <br />phase out for new members. <br />Councilmember Menth agreed that he would not want to take something away from people that <br />are receiving it. He stated that the trend may continue that people choose to waive the stipend, <br />but he would not want to take that choice away. <br />Councilmember Riley stated that perhaps a policy direction be that the stipend would be <br />eliminated when the current term expires, in order to phase out the change. <br />Councilmember Musgrove stated that her intention was not to take away the stipend when she <br />originally brought up the discussion. She agreed that the phased -out approach could work. <br />Councilmember Specht stated that he still leans towards offering the stipend but noted that his <br />position could change in the future. <br />Councilmember Riley commented that those that receive a stipend receive a W-2 at the end of <br />the year, which seems weird as these are not employees of the City. <br />Councilmember Heinrich stated that 70 percent of the Board and Commission members are <br />accepting the stipend and therefore she would not be in favor of taking away that opportunity. <br />City Council Work Session / March 16, 2020 <br />Page 6 of 12 <br />