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Elementary School. <br />Fiscal & Organizational Strength <br />INFRASTRUCTURE PLANNING <br />Integrate plans for roads, parks and <br />buildings into overall Infrastructure Plan <br />Began discussion of long-term infrastructure planning <br />beyond streets at the June 24th Work Session. <br />Proposed budget reflects modified street infrastructure <br />schedule <br />WATER TREATMENT PLANT AUTOMATION <br />Explore upgrades to automate additional <br />functions in the water treatment plant <br />Walk-through with City’s engineering firm completed. <br />Anticipated costs are being integrated into the long-term <br />financial planning for the utilities funds. <br />STAFFING <br />Review Fire Department staff model and <br />growing calls for service <br />Continue to support Police Department <br />recruitment efforts <br />Support professional development of City <br />Council and staff <br />Fire Department presented adjustments to the staffing <br />model at the April 22nd City Council Work Session. <br />Since January 2025, police attended three career fairs: <br />Alexandria, Mankato, and St. Cloud. <br />Interviewed, backgrounded, and hired an additional <br />Office Support Specialist, hired two police officers and <br />second ICPOET cadet. <br />Recruitment efforts finding success in lateral candidates <br />from other departments and continuing ICPOET and <br />cadet program efforts. <br />Currently at 24 sworn officers and projected to achieve <br />28 in early in 2026. <br />All department leadership participated in professional <br />development exercise with DDA Human Resources, Inc. <br />88