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CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION DRAFT 5 Councilmember Stoesz asked about the rating number for Anoka County and Ms. Hankee 171 said she would research and provide that information. 172 173 The report was provided for informational purposes. 174 175 5. Public Services Department Mechanic Position- Public Services Director 176 DeGardner reviewed his written report requesting addition of a full time Mechanic 177 position in the Public Services Department. The rationale for hiring includes: 178 - Retirement of individual who assisted with mechanical services; 179 - The need for two full time mechanics; 180 - One person can be gone leaving a real gap; 181 - Outsourcing is very expensive and inefficient. 182 Director DeGardner reviewed the recommendation for salary. 183 184 Mayor Rafferty commended the mechanic work he’s witnessed. He is curious about the 185 level of work that is done in house and what remains outsourced. Mr. DeGardner 186 explained that expertise is present for the larger jobs but sometimes outsourcing is 187 required when staff doesn’t have the proper equipment. 188 189 The council was supportive of moving forward with the hiring process. 190 6. Q3 2022 Public Safety Update – Public Safety Director Swenson reviewed the 191 update. The data presented is included in the permanent council packet record. Director 192 Swenson also noted that in the near future he will be asking the council to consider a 193 resolution supporting continuation of bonding authority through Anoka County that 194 provides support for public safety initiatives. 195 7. Rice Creek Watershed District Appointment – City Administrator Cotton 196 reviewed her written report. The process of appointment by the Anoka County Board of 197 Commissioners was explained which includes calling for municipalities to submit 198 qualified nominees for open positions. The City has been approached by Mr. Scott 199 Robinson requesting support for his appointment. Ms. Cotton noted that staff has 200 prepared an appropriate resolution submitting Mr. Robinson’s name to be considered with 201 those submitted by other cities. 202 203 The council concurred that they would consider a resolution as suggested. 204 205 8. Appointments to Lino Lakes Advisory Boards and Commissions – City 206 Administrator Cotton reviewed the status of the appointment process. Applications have 207 been submitted but at this point have been received only from incumbents. Ms. Cotton 208 remarked that this would be a good opportunity for interested citizens to apply for these 209 advisory board positions. 210 211 Administrator Cotton said the matter is being presented as informational and to update 212 the council on the process. The council decided to delay setting a time to interview 213 applicants until more applications are received. 214