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instead of one. He stated some of the work they do has been done in the winter as time allows, the <br /> Engineering Tech could help with some of those duties as well which would help the Design <br /> Engineer during the plan prep season. He stated he isn't concerned and thought they could keep <br /> up if the reclassifications were approved. <br /> Councilmember Riley asked about the streets side and asked if people are going to be moved <br /> around to cover parts of that role. <br /> City Engineer Westby replied Parks and Assistant Public Works Superintendent Riverblood and <br /> Public Works Superintendent Riemer will be meeting tomorrow to discuss more of the items. He <br /> stated this has come up quickly and they are trying to work through it. He stated he envisioned <br /> there are some things that Public Works Superintendent Riemer does that are things that could be <br /> distributed, or additional clerical help may be needed. He stated he may have to put in some extra <br /> hours to start with. <br /> Councilmember Specht commented during the last interview process there was a gentleman who <br /> was a former Public Works Superintendent that he thought of as a potential candidate if they <br /> decided to go that way. <br /> Mayor Kuzma commended the Staff for putting this program together. He thought hiring from <br /> within is important to the Staff here. He stated if they approve it and go forward they would know <br /> quickly if it was working and if City Engineer Westby was getting overwhelmed he needed to be <br /> honest about it and it could be corrected. He stated he would be supportive of it. <br /> Councilmember Musgrove commented she liked the creativity and using Staff that is here. She <br /> agreed with Mayor Kuzma and suggested a trial of two months to determine if more staff is needed. <br /> She stated communication would be important before heading into another season of road work to <br /> be able to fill lower positions or bring people up through the staff to get training and opportunity. <br /> She didn't want City Engineer Westby to be overworked or overwhelmed. <br /> Councilmember Howell asked Councilmember Riley if his question got answered or if he had any <br /> other solutions. <br /> Councilmember Riley replied those were his concerns and it sounded like they were at the <br /> beginning of the plan. He stated he didn't have answers. He stated it sounded like finding out the <br /> responsibilities of Public Works Superintendent Riemer and how those tasks could be delegated <br /> was an important question to have answered. <br /> Public Works Superintendent Riemer explained his day, stating he meets with supervisors and <br /> fields calls from residents. He stated work orders are developed from that and are given to the <br /> supervisors. He stated he works mainly hands on with the maintenance side of things. <br /> Councilmember Heineman commented he supported this because it is a plan the Staff developed <br /> and thought would work and it saves tax payer money. He stated he trusted the staff saying they <br /> could manage the workload. <br /> City Council Work Session/May 24, 2022 <br /> Page 9 of 17 <br />