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City Council Minutes <br />July 23, 2018 <br />Page 7 <br />Highway 169 Redefine, but the additional engineer position would be responsible for <br />project management on a smaller scale. <br />Mayor Dietz stated when the reorganization was originally discussed, staff stated <br />there wouldn't be a lot of additional funding needed. He stated the city is now <br />looking at adding $120,000 for an engineer. <br />Mr. Portner stated the city would still need additional assistance with the Highway <br />169 Redefine project. He stated staff discussed adding a temporary position but with <br />the current employment market, it would be difficult to find someone who would <br />want the position. He further noted people who apply for engineer -type positions <br />have more lucrative private sector options. <br />Street Maintenance <br />Mayor Dietz asked how the new integration with parks maintenance is working. <br />Mr. Sevcik stated it's working out well and there is much better communication. <br />Stormwater Management <br />It was noted storm water fees are recommended to increase 5% and Elk River's rates <br />are very modest compared to other communities. <br />Ms. Ziemer reviewed requested positions and a summary of capital outlay for the <br />departmental budgets presented tonight. <br />Mayor Dietz noted he'd like to look at moving some stuff to the 2018 budget. <br />Referendum andActija Center 55+ <br />Mr. Portner requested consent to engage 292 Design in creating concepts and cost <br />estimates for senior space planning at the existing senior activity facility and for the <br />multipurpose recreational facility. <br />Councilmember Westgaard stated he'd like to see what $1.5 million gets for both <br />scenarios. <br />Mr. Portner stated the YMCA is a challenge due to the current timeline for the <br />referendum. He stated the YMCA needs to first draft a document outlining <br />specifications/needs for senior programming before an architect can draw up any <br />plan. <br />Councihnember Wagner expressed frustration because conversations had been held <br />with the YMCA over 9 months ago. She stated she thought when Council gave <br />approval to move forward, YMCA staff would work to put something together. - <br />P 0 W I a I 1 01 <br />NATURE <br />