Minutes - Council Work Session - 04/01/2025 - Special

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City Engineer/Public Works Director Westby shared that when he first started with the City in 2013, they did not have the kind of data that would be needed for this software. He said they now have a good data repository and if they had an asset management software they would have the data to put in to make this software worth it. Community Development Director Hanson asked if they could also use this software for IT management. Mayor Heineman said yes. Community Development Director Hanson noted that it seems like each department currently has their own asset management processes; however, none of them are the same or connected. Planning Manager Larson noted that they do not currently have a dedicated GIS person. Councilmember Specht asked how this would be utilized in the City. City Administrator Hagen said there would be a great benefit to having a GIS person for platting, road maintenance, and stormwater ponds. He stated this is currently being managed through Logis. Councilmember Buscher asked if Staff has any staffing requests or areas that need help. City Administrator Hagen explained that they have gotten staffing levels caught back up over the last few years and the current focus is to make sure they don't fall behind again. Administrative Services Director Lasher shared that it would be very beneficial to have a small budget for employee wellness or incentives. She noted that everything offered as employee wellness is free other than the Staff time involved. She said it would be nice to have a small budget for wellness competitions or water bottles for every department. She said these kinds of efforts can help reduce their insurance premiums. Mayor Heineman agreed with this. Administrative Services Director Lasher noted that they need better video surveillance on the second floor of City Hall and at Central Park. Councilmember Buscher asked if there are concerns at Central Park. Administrative Services Director Lasher said there is currently no video surveillance system at the ice rink or the warming house. She stated there is a remote system that can travel to designated problem areas; however, it is not a dedicated, backed -up camera system. She shared that there have been a few instances of property damage and destruction. Planning Manager Larson said they will have money coming their way from the Metro Area Sales and Use Tax for Housing program that they currently do not have a plan for using. City Council Special Work Session / April 1, 2025 Page 9 of 15