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City Council Minutes Page 8 <br /> October 21,2013 <br /> IV Electric Systems, Division 3 Rates and Charges, as outlined in the staff <br /> report. Motion carried 5-0. <br /> The City Council recessed at 7:58 p.m. in order to go into work session. <br /> The City Council reconvened at 8:02 p.m. <br /> 9.1 Community Operations and Development Staffing <br /> Ms. Fischer presented the staff report, explaining the increased workloads in both <br /> the planning and environmental departments,warranting the need to hire for both <br /> the Planner I and Environmental Technician positions. She explained the desire to <br /> align programs with city objectives and reviewed the shifting responsibilities <br /> throughout the Community Operations and Development department. <br /> Mayor Dietz asked questions regarding the allocation of funds for the <br /> Environmental Technician position. <br /> After discussion,it was the consensus of the Council to place the position <br /> descriptions of the Planner I and Environmental Technician on the November 4, <br /> 2013, consent agenda for approval and authorization to begin the hiring process to <br /> fill the positions. <br /> 9.2 2014 Budget <br /> Mr. Simon presented the staff report. <br /> Mr. Leirmoe and Mr. Stevens reviewed the Wastewater Enterprise Fund goals and <br /> requested budget. Staff reviewed the funding for the wastewater treatment plant <br /> expansion in 2014. A 3%rate increase is proposed for 2014. <br /> Staff also indicated that on the November 4, 2013, consent agenda,they will be <br /> calling in the 2005B bonds for repayment. <br /> 10. Adjournment <br /> There being no further business,Mayor Dietz adjourned the meeting of the Elk <br /> River City Council at 9:04 p.m. <br /> Minutes prepared by Jennifer Johnson. <br /> John J. Dietz,Mayor <br /> Tina Allard, City Clerk <br /> F 0 W I R I O 9 1 <br /> 1`4 UR� <br />