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CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION July 31, 2017 DRAFT 4 an explanation of the group’s work; the Hampton Inn in Lino Lakes is happy with the 134 benefit they receive of that group’s work. 135 136 Community Development – Administrator Karlson explained that the salary for the 137 Community Development Director is below market, based on his research. He is 138 requesting a 3% market adjustment to bring that salary more in line with the market as 139 well as representing the value that the current director brings to this city. Mayor Reinert 140 recommended that the council take a look at the information presented on that topic. 141 142 Environmental – Director Grochala explained the drop in temporary help. 143 144 Solid Waste – Director Grochala first noted that the funds come from Anoka County; 145 there is a drop due to the city’s drop in participation in some programs. 146 147 Forestry – Director Grochala explained that most of the increase relates to the Emerald 148 Ash Borer program. Mayor Reinert asked that Environmental Coordinator Asleson set up 149 a program for tree planting/replacement (with help from the DNR). Council Member 150 Rafferty asked that staff look ahead at helping residents through the loss of trees; Director 151 Grochala remarked that it would probably get real big, real fast. 152 153 Police Department – Chief Swenson explained that one addition reflects a grant officer 154 where the grant is ending in September 2018; in 2019 and ahead there will be no grant 155 funding for that position. He also noted that the third CSO position is included in the 156 budget but that is still under evaluation as far as need (about $25,000 cost). When asked 157 where the grant officer would be assigned, Chief Swenson said it would be based on 158 where the shift assignment is needed most. Council Member Manthey remarked that he 159 wants to review the full police budget and have more understanding on the roles, 160 including how responding to fire calls is impacting their work. Mayor Reinert 161 announced that the matter of the grant officer should be discussed further at the next 162 meeting. Mayor Reinert asked about the increase in supplies; Chief Swenson explained 163 the movement of small tools has an impact there however no decrease in the previous 164 budget was explained. Chief Swenson was also asked to explain the increase in travel 165 and tuition; it is mainly based on additional state training mandates. It was noted that 166 LMCIT insurance cost has gone up and the council discussed other options; 167 Administrator Karlson mentioned the benefits of the League’s plan. 168 169 Director Cotton noted the personnel information and the proposed increase of one 170 position. Director DeGardner explained that the utilities function needs an additional 171 position based on increased needs and in consideration of the amount of work they do on 172 government buildings. It would be enterprise funded and the duties are included in the 173 information before the council. 174 175 Fire Department – Chief Swenson reviewed the requests. In consideration of continuing 176 requests for additional equipment (dryer, phones), Council Member Kusterman suggested 177 it would be a good area to set up to a fund that saves for future expenses. 178