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<br />City Engineer/Public Works Director Westby shared the request for a seasonal Building <br />Maintenance Worker to help keep the grounds of City Hall clean and help out with other building <br />maintenance that is not currently being done from May to September. <br /> <br />Parks and Assistant Public Works Director Riverblood discussed his request for a seasonal <br />Recreation and Volunteer Coordinator from May to September. He noted that Ramsey has a lot of <br />recreational programming, and a lot of the programs require Staff time. He said that they need this <br />role to take full advantage of those who want to volunteer with the City. <br /> <br />Councilmember Buscher thanked the Staff for their work in putting together these requests. She <br />said she can tell that every one of these positions is needed. She stated that a lot of these positions <br />will help them save money on contracted services by keeping the work in-house to do better work <br />within the community. <br /> <br />Councilmember Riley asked if the City Engineer's benefits estimate assumes family rates. <br /> <br />Finance Director Lund said yes. <br /> <br />Councilmember Riley explained that if they make these personnel decisions for 2026, they are also <br />making the decision for 2027 and beyond, as these wages will need to come from the budget. <br /> <br />Councilmember Specht said he would not be supportive of hiring a Recreation and Volunteer <br />Coordinator. He stated they are already doing well with the Staff they have in recreation and <br />programming. He said he would like to know more if there are certain events that they do not have <br />enough volunteers for, or if there are certain events where they have plenty of volunteers. <br /> <br />Parks and Assistant Public Works Director Riverblood shared that Recreation Coordinator Proulx <br />has this information, and she can share it with the Council. <br /> <br />Councilmember Buscher added that she is on the Parks and Recreation Commission and has seen <br />the amazing work that Recreation Coordinator Proulx has done to track volunteer attendance at <br />recreation events. <br /> <br />Mayor Heineman shared that he understands how all of these requested positions are needed; <br />however, the Council is here to represent the residents, and every dollar that they increase the <br />budget is another dollar increased in taxes. <br /> <br />Finance Director Lund reviewed the capital equipment requests from each department. She shared <br />the request to replace a core switch and for a virtual server refresh. She noted that both of these <br />items would be funded through the QCTV, so it would not have a tax levy impact. <br /> <br />City Engineer/Public Works Director Westby shared the request to replace a 2012 Ford F-250 with <br />a 2026 Ford F-250 with plow equipment. He reviewed the replacement guidelines, which include <br />a replacement rating program. He noted that vehicles are not up for replacement just based on their <br />City Council Work Session / July 8, 2025 <br />Page 5 of 9 <br /> <br />