Minutes - Council Work Session - 02/08/2022

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Administrative Services Director Lasher replied when looking at scheduling she spoke to both Chiefs and told them about the proposed day which worked for them. She didn't asked Chief Katers if he would be available on Tuesday, March 8, 2022. Mayor Kuzma asked if the scheduling could be worked out offline but it was settled who would be on the panel. Administrative Services Director Lasher asked if Council wanted the Planning Commission Chair to sit in on the interviews or not. Councilmember Woestehoff thought yes, if he is available. Councilmember Musgrove asked if his attendance would be to participate as well. Administrative Services Director Lasher confirmed this. The consensus of the Council was to offer Mr. Anderson a 5% extra duty pay increase with Councilmember Woestehoff and Councilmember Musgrove sitting on the panel and the Planning Commission Chair would be invited. 2.02: Update Regarding the Zoning Code Enforcement Officer Position Administrative Services Director Lasher reviewed the proposed restructuring of the Community Development Department. She stated a portion of the restructuring, promoting the Zoning Code Enforcement Officer to Planning Manager wasn't able to happen because of a resignation. She stated that Staff recommends filling the vacant Zoning Code Enforcement Officer position instead of City Planner. She continued that retention is a consideration and the focus will be on zoning code enforcement during the day instead of presenting cases at night meetings. Councilmember Woestehoff asked if with that mentality the Zoning Code Enforcement Officer is more a career path that could be police at that point instead of planning and asked if that is the goal. Administrative Services Director Lasher replied that is not the goal but is likely the applicant pool that will be drawn upon. Councilmember Riley commented that he is glad that retention is being considered because it sounded like it was a terrible job, especially if support wasn't given when needed. He was in favor of giving the support that is needed. He stated it seemed like when cases came to the Council with the plan of what is going to happen unless questions are asked or Council tells them not to, that seemed to be working well, so maybe that would help give support and buy-in if Council is comfortable with that. The consensus of the Council was to fill the vacant Zoning Code Enforcement Officer position. 2.03: Discuss Intern Wages City Council Work Session/February 8, 2022 Page 4 of 12