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<br />Acting Mayor Riley added that this was discussed in a work session and this was the consensus of <br />direction that the Council gave to Staff. He shared the concern that if this motion does not pass <br />that they will incur larger expenses keeping Happy Days and other programming alive. <br /> <br />Councilmember Wostehoff noted that if they do not move forward with this candidate today, then <br />they may lose out on her. He agreed that it would cost the City more money but would be an <br />embarrassment for the City to have this motion fail. <br /> <br />Councilmember Specht shared that this was discussed in a work session; however, it was before <br />the Council heard about some of the park areas that have not been maintained. He noted that during <br />the work session he supported the idea of the position so he will be supporting the motion. He <br />stated that before anything that would cost extra money for recreation is prioritized, the parks need <br />to be maintained. <br /> <br />Acting Mayor Riley agreed. <br /> <br />Councilmember Musgrove shared that this discussion was prior to the budget discussion, which <br />contained more personnel requests. She noted that the other personnel requests are a priority over <br />the Recreational Coordinator. She stated that she will not be supporting this tonight. She added <br />that this position is replacing an open position; however, at a higher salary. She noted that this <br />position is very complex. <br /> <br />Motion carried. Voting Yes: Acting Mayor Riley, Councilmembers Woestehoff, Olson, and <br />Specht. Voting No: Councilmembers Howell and Musgrove. Absent: Mayor Kuzma. <br />8. MAYOR, COUNCIL AND STAFF INPUT <br /> <br />City Administrator Hagen announced upcoming meetings and events. <br /> <br />Councilmember Musgrove stated that Tuesday, August 1 is Night to Unite. She encouraged <br />residents to get out into the community for the event. <br /> <br />Councilmember Specht added that Northgate Church will have a large event. <br /> <br />Councilmember Woestehoff stated that the Anoka County Fair starts today and runs through July <br />30. <br />9. ADJOURNMENT <br /> <br />Motion by Councilmember Musgrove, seconded by Councilmember Howell, to adjourn the <br />meeting. <br /> <br />Motion carried. Voting Yes: Acting Mayor Riley, Councilmembers Musgrove, Howell, Olson, <br />Specht, and Woestehoff. Voting No: None. Absent: Mayor Kuzma. <br /> <br />The regular meeting of the City Council adjourned at 7:37 p.m. <br />City Council / July 25, 2023 <br />Page 7 of 8 <br /> <br /> <br />