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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL APRIL 26, 2023 does not believe that there is adequate information supporting whether No Mow May is effective, she does agree that it could help to spread awareness and would support participation this year. She stated that perhaps the new Community Relations position being considered could help to develop an educational campaign in the future. Mayor Fischer asked if there are staff resources available to add this type of information to the City website. The Parks & Rec/Community Services Director confirmed that staff could handle that duty. He stated that each park project continues to add pollinator friendly plantings with educational signs. T. Miller introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOL UTION NO. 2023-4-51— ALLO WING PARTICIPA TION IN NO MO W MA Y WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS. • CITY STAFF WILL DETERMINE IF AND WHERE LIMITED OR NO MOWING MIGHT OCCUR ON CITY -OWNED PROPERTY • ALL PROPERTIES MUST BE IN COMPLIANCE NO LATER THAN JUNE 10Tx (CITY CODE CHAPTER 601.030ffl: ALL NOXIOUS WEEDS AND GRASSES EXCEPT ORNAMENTAL VARIETIES MUST NOT BE TALLER THAN SIX INCHES The foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Gutierrez. Ayes (4). Nays (1) (Fischer). Resolution declared adopted. PUBLIC WORKS STAFFING The Public Works Director stated that the Public Works department recently lost two employees within the last month with another that has been out, which significantly impacts the department. He stated that they had advertised for the Public Works Maintenance I position, interviewing six candidates. He stated that they have two candidates that they feel would be a good fit within the department. He noted there is also another up and coming candidate that would be appropriate for the apprentice position. Mayor Fischer appreciated the description and detail. He asked and received confirmation that the apprentice position would have benefits. Fischer introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOL UTION NO. 2023-4-52 — APPROVING THE HIRING OF TWO FULL-TIME PUBLIC WORKS MAINTENANCE I EMPLOYEES AS WELL AS A PUBLIC WORKS APPRENTICE POSITION FROM THE LATEST GROUP OF APPLICANTS The foregoing resolution was duly seconded by T. Miller. Ayes (5). Nays (0). Resolution declared adopted. APPROVAL OF NEW COMMUNITY RELATIONS POSITION The City Clerk explained tonight the Council is asked to consider and give final approval for this new position, noting that the job description has not changed since the last review. Staff sent the job description to DDA Human Resources, who recently completed the City's class and compensation 7