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MINUTES <br />CITY COUNCIL <br />OCTOBER 14, 2015 <br />Administrator also noted that given the current Director has indicated that <br />he will not be here forever, again the decision seemed prudent that the <br />reduction should come from that position. The Administrator pointed out <br />that other staffing positions have been looked at, i.e. bringing more <br />planning duties in house, adding a part-time utility billing clerk, etc. The <br />Administrator noted that several options have been listed in the various <br />Budget reports presented to the Council. The Administrator indicated that <br />questions to consider is what services does the City need to deliver and <br />where does the City want to be in the future. <br />The Director stated that he disagreed that 50% of his work has been <br />eliminated, with Montour apologizing for the estimate, but acknowledging <br />that a percentage of the work was moved to the Public Works Director. <br />There was additional discussion of the shift of parks maintenance duties to <br />the Public Works Director given that parks and public works functions are <br />now under one building and share equipment, etc. <br />Horwath stated that he cannot think of a city that has a part-time parks and <br />recreation director. The City Administrator indicated that it was difficult <br />to compare recreation programs between cities given differences in service <br />delivery methods. <br />Horwath felt that if the current Director choses to retire, it would be <br />difficult to find a replacement if the position were part-time. The City <br />Administrator indicated that there are two issues, current program <br />offerings and future offerings. The Administrator stated that based on <br />current offerings it seems logical that staffing could be reduced without <br />impacting services. <br />Miller felt if the position were cut to part-time, it would be more difficult <br />to bring it back to full-time. Joriman noted the funding that LCRA has <br />provided to the City in the past for projects, and asked how projects would <br />be handled in the future if the Director position was cut to part-time. Keis <br />indicated that there would be no change in how projects would be handled. <br />Fischer pointed out the need for a strategic plan and for improved/firmed <br />up relationships between the Parks & Recreation Department, Parks & <br />Recreation Commission, and LCRA. McGraw agreed that <br />communications between these three entities needed to be improved. <br />McGraw stated that he would like to see a Commission that is more of a <br />driving force than a reactionary force. Miller stated that he would like to <br />see a relationship between the Parks & Recreation Commission and <br />LCRA. McGraw stated that as a Council Member he feels shut off from <br />both groups. McGinnity stated that she has never been invited to a <br />Council meeting and felt there should be an on-going presence from Parks <br />7 <br />