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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 11, 2019 Keis introduced the following resolution and moved its' adoption: RESOL UTION NO. 2019-9-100 — APPROVE ADOPTION OF THE 2019 STRATEGIC PLAN DOCUMENT The foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Fischer. Ayes (5). Nays (0). Resolution declared adopted. PUBLIC WORKS The Public Works Director explained that the apprentice program was MAINTENANCE created in 2017 and a seasonal employee was hired for this program who POSITION has learned a lot and done a great job. He stated that it is almost the end of the second year and the plan was to transition the employee into the full-time regular maintenance position after two years. He stated that the full-time will be posted, applications reviewed and candidates will be interviewed. He noted that the apprentice is aware that there is no guarantee that he will get the job, but the theory is he should be in well - qualified. He stated that the full-time position pay is slightly more than the current apprentice wage, but if the position is filled in October there are sufficient savings in the 2019 personnel budget to cover the difference. McGraw asked how a new apprentice candidate would be found. The Public Works Director explained. that it would done through a regular hiring process. He noted that some of the seasonal workers will apply, but he was very pleased with all of the candidates that applied for the apprentice position the first time, so he is hopeful that happens again. He explained that the preliminary 2020 budget includes funds to hire another Public Works Apprentice in 2020 since the program was a success and provided another strong employee to help the department. Montour introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOL UTION NO, 2019-9-101— A UTHORIZE THE POSTING FOR THE OPEN FULL-TIME PUBLIC WORKS MAINTENANCE POSITION The foregoing resolution was duly seconded by McGraw. Ayes (5). Nays (0). Resolution declared adopted. At this point in the meeting, the City Council temporarily adjourned and convened as the Economic Development Authority.