Minutes - Council Work Session - 06/28/2022

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Councilmember Riley commented that has been the question they have been asking for, what hasn’t been getting done that could be. If they feel there are a lot of things that could be added, he would like to hear it. Councilmember Howell commented it sounded like Administrative Services Director Lasher is looking for a different skill set and suggested talking to Elk River staff about how to get what they are looking for. She agreed that the communications coming out of Elk River look great. She thought that making the job more focused by keeping events out of this position made sense and suggested moving the events to the Parks Department. Mayor Kuzma suggested recessing the meeting and reconvening after the City Council meeting to finish the rest of the agenda items. Councilmember Specht commented it comes down to the person hired. He agreed that hopefully they can get someone, especially at the price they can offer, that specializes and is good at digital and is experienced with social media, he thought it would be good for a full-time position. Councilmember Woestehoff concurred, adding they get what they pay for. If they invest in a good job description and focus the position by keeping the roles separate. He thought there was plenty to do for a City in terms of communications. He stated he supported any increase. The consensus of the Council was to have a job description be brought back for the Communications Coordinator for Council review. RECESS AND RECONVENE Mayor Kuzma recessed the meeting at 6:55 p.m. Mayor Kuzma reconvened the meeting at 8:15 p.m. 2.04: Discuss Park & Recreation Commission Council Liaison Appointment City Administrator Hagen stated Councilmember Heineman’s attendance for the remainder of the year and his term will be via remote attendance due to other complications; however, he will be able to attend the meetings. He stated Councilmember Heineman had suggested another Councilmember be set for the Parks and Recreation Commission Liaison. He stated Councilmember Musgrove indicated she currently serves as the alternate and would be willing to be the Council Liaison. He asked for discussion on that appointment along with an alternate. Mayor Kuzma thanked Councilmember Musgrove for stepping up and offering to take on the role, which he supported. Councilmember Musgrove asked if any others were interested or if they wanted to be an alternate. Councilmember Riley offered to be the alternate if no one else was interested. City Council Work Session / June 28, 2022 Page 10 of 20