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CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION <br /> APPROVED <br /> 89 Staff then handed out a Code of Conduct and Policies document. The council had not <br /> 90 reviewed the material so they would like time for review; they will revisit it at the work <br /> 91 session next Monday. Councilmember Stoesz asked that the council receive a copy of the <br /> 92 current Endurance Fitness policy. Councilmember Lyden suggested that the City <br /> 93 Attorney review the proposed document. Director DeGardner asked that the council <br /> 94 specifically look at the appeal process and decide if they would like for it to remain <br /> 95 extensive. Councilmember Stoesz asked to be informed about internet policy; <br /> 96 Administrator Cotton will take the lead on that inquiry. <br /> 97 <br /> 98 3. Blue Heron Days Update—Public Services Director DeGardner reviewed the <br /> 99 written staff report and distributed a tentative schedule of events. Regarding the subject <br /> 100 of the parade location, Mayor Rafferty recalled previous discussion related to location and <br /> 101 the impact on City resources (i.e.public safety and public services personnel). Mr. <br /> 102 DeGardner remarked that Dorothy Rademacher is working on additional events that will <br /> 103 come forward as they are more firm. It was noted that one strong supporter of the <br /> 104 festival, the American Legion, has voiced support for keeping the parade location where <br /> 105 it has been. The other area discussed was the community green/Rookery area but there is <br /> 106 concern about the parade getting even shorter in length and the ability to attract people. <br /> 107 Ms. Rademacher added that there is a cost involved in signage and permits for the current <br /> 108 route. Mr. DeGardner noted that other parade routes (i.e. Elm Street, Birch Street) can <br /> 109 be explored for the future but it's too late for 2022. <br /> 110 Goons for Good—Ms. Rademacher said they are a non-profit that loves hockey and beer. <br /> 111 They set up hockey tournaments that bring people to town for games. Their involvement <br /> 112 in the festival would be a fundraiser and the benefactor is yet to be determined but there is <br /> 113 discussion about tying in The Rookery. Ms. Rademacher reviewed the schedule. <br /> 114 Councilmember Lyden offered his ideas: dog activities (police dog show), community <br /> 115 green space volleyball, horseshoes, kite flying, and food trucks. <br /> 116 <br /> 117 4. Public Services Department Staffing Adjustments—Public Services Director <br /> 118 DeGardner reviewed his written report. He is requesting council consideration of filling <br /> 119 the budgeted .5 Recreation Coordinator position with a temporary part time Office <br /> 120 Assistant position. Currently, his assistant Kellie Schmidt is involved in the planning for <br /> 121 this year's Blue Heron Days festival. With the personnel change requested, Kellie would <br /> 122 be available for that planning work and the new position would provide the needed <br /> 123 assistance to back up her workload. The personnel change would provide for a budget <br /> 124 savings as well. The Office Assistant would be a seasonal position—29 hours per week <br /> 125 for 26 weeks. <br /> 126 <br /> 127 Mr. DeGardner added that,with the creation of the Blue Heron Days Committee, he <br /> 128 anticipates much more planning participation from the community that will ultimately <br /> 129 reduce the amount of City staff time. The American Legion is planning to run the corn <br /> 130 roast that the City held in the past. There is a t-ball program evolving outside of City <br /> 131 staff. <br /> 132 <br /> 133 The council concurred with the recommendation. <br /> 3 <br />