Minutes - Council Work Session - 07/12/2022

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Illustrator and Photoshop.” He suggested removing one of them, the adjective, or creating a balance between extensive knowledge and working knowledge. Councilmember Riley referenced page three under the heading “Knowledge, Skills and Abilities” and read “knowledge of English, spelling, grammar, punctuation.” And then under the heading “Minimum Qualifications,” it reads “excellent spelling, grammar, punctuation.” He thought it was the same thing. Mayor Kuzma asked if Council was comfortable with the job description with the changes that were mentioned. Councilmember Musgrove replied she appreciated the information and format of this. She stated she had some appreciation with what Parks does with their annual photo contest and how that helps with some of the graphic design. She stated she was supportive of this. The consensus of the Council was in favor of the draft Communication Coordinator job description with the changes mentioned. Administrative Services Director Lasher stated she will move forward with putting the draft into a final form and start recruitment next week. She stated additional conversations about events, Happy Days in particular, and how to address that. 2.05: Preliminary 2023 General Fund Budget/Levy Review Finance Director Lund reviewed the Staff report and Preliminary 2023 General Fund Budget and Levy. Mayor Kuzma asked if this takes into consideration the moves made tonight as far as personnel. Finance Director Lund replied she didn’t know what happened on the first case, but in regard to the Fire Department, that one was documented that it was accepted tonight. She stated in the notes section she will go through and show which ones she said if it was a 2022 item that was approved but not a part of the 2022 budget so Council could see why they are increasing. She stated there is currently a Drug Enforcement Officer who will work until the end of September but they are not going out for the grant again so that will add back about $70,000 worth of expense for salaries only so they can have another officer on the streets. Councilmember Musgrove asked who “they” is. Finance Director Lund corrected that it was the Driving Under the Influence Task Force Officer, not the Drug Task Force Officer. Councilmember Woestehoff commented what Councilmember Musgrove was asking was who was stopping the funding for the grant. Finance Director Lund replied the Police Chief. City Council Work Session / July 12, 2022 Page 7 of 12