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<br />Administrative Services Director Lasher replied Elk River has a really impressive communications <br />program but they have four full-time communications staff. <br /> <br />Councilmember Woestehoff commented that getting the right person in the role could really <br />change how the City is perceived. From resident feedback, communication has been a weakness <br />for the City. He argued the right person at 40 hours a week is a good investment. He commented <br />that the Communications Coordinator could help manage the flow of Happy Days if it were <br />outsourced but he stated he would support outsourcing it. <br /> <br />Councilmember Heineman added during the interview for the Communications Coordinator they <br />could ask about plans for communications and content would help Council understand what could <br />be done in a 40 hour work week. He stated that hearing that Elk River has four full-time <br />communications staff helps him understand the complexities but he would like to see what that <br />looks like. <br /> <br />Administrative Services Director Lasher summarized that the Council direction was that more <br />information is being requested so recruitment will not be posted but delayed by two weeks. She <br />asked if the Streets Maintenance worker has been posted. <br /> <br />Human Resource Generalist Hurd replied it will be posted tomorrow morning. <br /> <br />Administrative Services Director Lasher stated the Building Inspector position was posted today. <br /> <br />Councilmember Specht commented that this time of year potholes come up and asked if there was <br />anything that could be done to speed up the process such as more staff. <br /> <br />Public Works Superintendent Riemer replied the position they are filling is for someone who just <br />resigned this week. They had a full crew up until that time. He stated there is a request for an <br />additional piece of equipment in 2023 which will help. He stated the roads need to be repaired in <br />older developments more than potholes. <br /> <br />Councilmember Riley asked if that will be a case for Public Works next week. <br /> <br />Public Works Superintendent Riemer confirmed this. <br /> <br />Administrative Services Director Lasher asked if there is any interest in bringing in an additional <br />Streets Maintenance Worker if they have a good candidate pool during the Streets Maintenance <br />Worker recruitment. <br /> <br />Councilmember Woestehoff replied the question was if additional personnel would help solve the <br />issue. <br /> <br />Public Works Superintendent Riemer replied their department does a lot and an additional worker <br />would be helpful. <br /> <br />City Council Work Session /June 14, 2022 <br />Page 5 of 16 <br /> <br />