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There was Council consensus that City Engineer Westby would become Interim Public Works <br /> Director. <br /> Administrative Services Director Lasher asked for how long and what Assistant Public Works <br /> Superintendent Riverblood's title would be, if it would Interim Assistant Public Works Director. <br /> Mayor Kuzma replied yes, adding the trial period could be six months. <br /> Councilmember Musgrove commented she wasn't in favor of the interim period but asked that if <br /> it doesn't work to let Council know. She wasn't sure how Staff would react to the term Interim, if <br /> it carried the same authority. <br /> Councilmember Woestehoff agreed adding if it doesn't work he asked for honesty from City <br /> Engineer Westby and Parks and Assistant Public Works Superintendent Riverblood to let Council <br /> know and a solution could be created. <br /> Councilmember Heineman agreed that if it isn't working, it isn't working and adding interim to <br /> the title isn't going to make a difference. <br /> Councilmember Specht commented that one benefit of adding Interim is if it doesn't work it is a <br /> title change instead of removal of a position. He commented that in looking at the org chart that <br /> it is a lot to add to one person and expressed concerns about burnout. He suggested having a date <br /> for review. <br /> Councilmember Howell agreed with Councilmember Specht because it is a big change. <br /> Councilmember Riley agreed, adding that City Engineer Westby already has a big position and <br /> the solution is to add more. He thought adding Interim to the title would make the City look at it <br /> again. <br /> City Engineer Westby commented that the more discussion he has with Parks and Assistant Public <br /> Works Superintendent Riverblood and Public Works Superintendent Riemer, the more <br /> comfortable he has become. He felt they have a good plan and didn't have any significant <br /> concerns. He stated he didn't like to do things if he didn't feel he could do it well but he understood <br /> the Council concerns. <br /> Administrative Services Director Lasher asked if it was the case that Parks and Assistant Public <br /> Works Superintendent Riverblood's title would change to Interim Parks/Assistant Public Works <br /> Director. <br /> Mayor Kuzma replied yes, they will both be interim for six months. <br /> Administrative Services Director Lasher asked about the proposed pay scales and if those are <br /> approved. <br /> City Council Work Session/June 14, 2022 <br /> Page 13 of 16 <br />