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Finance Director Lund reviewed her requests for the reclassification of the accountant 1 to <br />accountant 2 and a new hire as an accountant 1. She stated that they will be starting the <br />implementation of the new LOGIS software in 2024. She added that it will likely take two months <br />of Staff time to get this implemented. She shared that there are a lot of new items that the finance <br />department takes care of. <br /> <br />Community Development Director Hanson shared her requests, including increasing the hours for <br />the Planning Administrative Assistant to 25 hours a week from the current 20 hours. She shared <br />the request to increase the Building Administrative Assistant hours to 28 hours from the current <br />20. She added the request to reclassify the permit technician 1 position to permit technician 2. She <br />shared the last request for a rental housing inspector, which is contingent upon the Council moving <br />forward with the rental housing inspection program. She noted that this position would be funded <br />by the rental license fees. <br /> <br />City Engineer/Public Works Director Westby shared the request for a mechanic. He stated that all <br />mechanic work is done in house and they currently have only two mechanics for all of the vehicles <br />in the City. <br /> <br />Councilmember Riley asked if there could be a cost savings with this. He asked if they are currently <br />having to outsource some of the work due to the demand. <br /> <br />City Engineer/Public Works Director Westby stated that they have had to send a few things out <br />for maintenance. He stated that they can quantify this amount and bring it back to Council. <br /> <br />Councilmember Woestehoff asked about the vehicle requests and if there was some data on the <br />age of these vehicles. <br /> <br />Mayor Kuzma noted that there will still be a lot to discuss with this budget. He added that it will <br />be helpful once they know the revenue from the County. <br /> <br />City Engineer/Public Works Director Westby reviewed the building maintenance worker that is <br />requested. He stated that this department is under staffed and behind in their duties. <br /> <br />Councilmember Musgrove asked about the Public Works garage door repairs. <br /> <br />City Engineer/Public Works Director Westby explained that there is currently not a dedicated <br />maintenance fund for the Public Works building. He noted that the garage doors need a lot of <br />maintenance. <br /> <br />Councilmember Musgrove asked if there was a warranty on these doors. <br /> <br />City Engineer/Public Works Director Westby stated that they would already be past a normal <br />warranty period and also it would not cover normal wear and tear. <br /> <br />Councilmember Riley asked if they are considering equipment certificates or debt for capital <br />improvements. <br />City Council Work Session / July 11, 2023 <br />Page 7 of 8 <br /> <br />