07-14-2014 Council Meeting Minutes

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COUNCIL MINUTES July 14, 2014 APPROVED 45 Resolution No. 14 -75, Appointing Election Judges 46 for the 2014 Primary Election Approved 47 48 FINANCE DEPARTMENT REPORT 49 50 There was no report from the Finance Department. 51 52 ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT REPORT 53 54 3A) Consider Appointment of Brett Olander for Mechanic Position — Administrator Karlson 55 explained that staff is recommending that the council authorize hiring of Mr. Olander. A retirement 56 opens the position and Mr. Olander has been working part time as an apprentice to the mechanic for 57 the past seven years. Staff is recommending that Mr. Olander be hired at the top salary step based on 58 his experience. 59 60 Mayor Reinert asked if staff has researched the option of outsourcing the mechanic duties and Mr. 61 Karlson replied that Public Services Director DeGardner has reported in the past on the advantages 62 and cost savings of keeping the mechanic in- house. The mayor asked if the assistant position will 63 continue and Mr. Karlson said he believes so although it hasn't been filled as yet. It makes sense to 64 fill the position based on the amount of work and cost efficiency. The council said they'd like to see 65 the analysis. Council Member Stoesz noted that the city's fleet is newer and he'd like to confirm the 66 expertise to work on that new equipment. Mr. DeGardner replied that the mechanic is required to 67 carry all necessary licensures. He added that Mr. Olander has been a great employee with a good 68 work ethic so he is already proven. 69 70 Council Member Rafferty asked that the matter be delayed so that the council can receive and review 71 analysis info, illation on the position. He'd like to have a check and balance review to fully 72 understand the situation. Mayor Reinert noted that the analysis corning from Mr. DeGardner will give 73 that opportunity for council review. Council Member Kusterman noted that a good mechanic is hard 74 to find and he believes he is hearing Mr. DeGardner giving a solid recommendation to hire Mr. 75 Olander. The council can still look at the temporary position. 76 77 Council Member Roeser said that the fire truck will soon be included in maintenance duties for this 78 position but Mr. DeGardner pointed out that the city doesn't have a facility big enough to host the fire 79 truck so that will continue to be outsourced. 80 81 Council Member Kusterman moved to approve the hiring of Brett Olander as recommended by staff. 82 Council Member Roeser seconded the motion. Motion carried on a voice vote; Council Member 83 Rafferty voted no. 84 85 PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTMENT REPORT 86 87 There was no report from the Public Safety Department. 88 89 2