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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL APRIL 23, 2025 minutes from each meeting. He stated that the webpage would allow residents to submit comments, questions, and concerns that will be reviewed by the committee at its next meeting and confirmed that there would be a public open house as well. Miller introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOL UTION NO. 2025-4-65 — ESTABLISHING A COMMUNITY BUILDING TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE The foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Malone. Ayes (4). Nays (0). Resolution declared adopted. PROMOTION OF PUBLIC WORKS APPRENTICE TO PUBLIC WORKS MAINTENANCE 1 The City Clerk explained that in February, the Council reviewed changes to the public works department. She stated that currently, public works has been down by two staff members for a period of time. She provided additional information on the public works apprenticeship program and stated that it is recommended to promote Jim Mayer from apprentice to maintenance worker 1, effective May 14, 2025. Miller commented that it is great to see internal promotions, especially seeing someone progress through the apprenticeship program. Mayor Fischer asked if the apprentice service time is counted towards years of service. The City Clerk commented that, as an apprentice, he is a regular city employee. She stated that the city has transitioned from apprentice to another public works position previously, and noted that other apprentices have organically left on their own to accept public works positions outside of the city. She provided an update on upcoming retirements in that department and anticipated hirings, noting that they will revisit the public works' needs during the budget discussions. Mayor Fischer introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTIONNO. 2025-4-66 — APPROVING THE PROMOTION OF JIMMAYER FROM PUBLIC WORKS APPRENTICE TO MAINTENANCE WORKER 1, EFFECTIVE MAY 14, 2025 The foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Kwapick. Ayes (4). Nays (0). Resolution declared adopted. APPROVE PURCHASE OF A VEHICLE FOR BUILDING INSPECTIONS The City Clerk stated that a new Building Official will be starting in a few weeks with the upcoming retirement of the current Building Official. She stated that the existing Building Official had preferred to use his personal vehicle, but the preference of staff is for a city vehicle to be used for insurance and liability purposes. She recognized that this purchase was not planned in the budget and explained that they are proposing to purchase a used vehicle because of the length of time is takes to purchase off the 3