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City Council Minutes June 4, 2018 Page 5 Councilmember Olsen asked how many full-time and part-time employees the liquor store employs. There are currently 6 full-time employees and 20 part-time employees. Ms. Ziemer clarified there would be negligible financial change for the 2018 budget but the cost of benefits would factor in 2019. Moved by Councilmember Olsen and seconded by Councilmember Westgaard to hire an additional full-time liquor clerk to be utilized by Northbound and Westbound liquor stores. Motion carried 4-1. Councihnember Wagner opposed. 8.2 Discuss Work Session Items Mr. Portner presented the staff report. Councilmember Olsen requested the Council prioritize the list of work session items. Councilmember Wagner wished to add she asked City Engineer Justin Femrite about the process to lower the speed limit on County Road 12. Since the area is in development due to the addition of roundabouts, it may be a good time to work with Sherburne County to conduct a speed study. Councilmember Olsen expressed concerns with the current speed limit on County Road 30. Councilmember Wagner also wished to look into alternative funding for trail projects. Councilmember Westgaard felt the Park and Recreation Commission should be providing this type of information to the Council. He also wanted to caution the Council about providing staff direction on individual projects versus Council -led initiatives. Mayor Dietz said a speed study is typically completed by MnDOT and said the Council should be prepared they may not like the results as sometimes speeds are increased based on driver behavior. Councilmember Wagner clarified she brought the concern because it was part of her ward and she felt it should be addressed. Mr. Portner asked if Mr. Femrite could develop written materials to outline the process of determining speed limits. The Council also asked for information on what authority the council has on determining and changing speed limits. 'VArEAEA B9 rE