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Ciry Council Minutes January 9, 2012 Page 5 Attorney Beck noted that the city would be opening themselves up to a liability exposure • once a policy is set. Council majority stated they were in favor with how the parks maintenance staff handles the process and no action was taken to make any changes at this time. 6.5 Public y~'orks Staffing Discussion 1\1r. Fortner presented the staff report. Mayor Dietz questioned h1r. Thompson's responsibilit<- and pay. IVIr. Fortner referred to the March 8, 2011, staff report that outlines the transition of duties timeline. Councilmember Gumphrey expressed concern with giving Mr. Thompson Interim Street Superintendent wages when the Street Superintendent is still employed part time. Councilmember Moon suggested doing aphased-in pay adjustment to match the phased-in retirement transition. I~Zayor Dietz concurred and felt one person should be in charge all the time. Councilmember Gumphrey concurred. The Council asked the city administrator to put together the total financial cost impact and • his recommendation for the organizational structure for the public works department. 6.6 Discussion Regarding Use of iPads Chief Cunningham did a demo of the iPad and Mr. Pearson discussed costs for purchase of the iPads, accessories, and training. Joe Sarnick, Elk River School District -Spoke on the experience the school district had with iPad implementation. Councilmember Motin and Westgaard preferred the 3G option as they are not always in Wi- Fi coverage areas. Council consensus was to move forward with iPad implementation. Staff to come back with a usage policy and to review who at staff level would need one similar to the cell/smartphone policy. 6.7 Appoint Acting Mater MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER ZERWAS AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER GUMPHREY TO APPOINT COUNCILMEMBER MOTIN AS ACTING MAYOR FOR 2012. MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 6.8 Council Open Forum • Lighting Contest