Laserfiche WebLink
City Council Minutes Page 6 <br /> March 18,2019 <br /> ----------------------------- <br /> Councilmember Westgaard indicated he doesn't completely disagree. He would like <br /> to see the topics refined a little more and parameters set. He would like staff to <br /> continue working on the program. <br /> Mayor Dietz explained the city has taken big strides recently to be more competitive <br /> in pay and it may be too soon to implement another incentive. He added he would <br /> Eke to see this program mirror the police program and he would like to see a copy of <br /> the police program to see how it can be incorporated. He also suggested having a set <br /> dollar amount rather than a percentage so every employee receives the same <br /> incentive. <br /> Councilmember Westgaard questioned if employees have been polled to gauge <br /> interest. Ms.Wipper indicated they have not. Councilmember Westgaard suggested <br /> figuring out what topics employees are interested in. <br /> Councilmember Ovall commented in his experience wellness programs are better <br /> received when run by employees rather than compulsory. <br /> Council consensus was for Ms. Wipper to provide a copy of the police department <br /> WIP program for review and revisit. <br /> 9.2 Public Safety Building Needs <br /> Chief Nierenhausen and Chief Dickinson presented the staff report. <br /> Mayor Dietz expressed an interest in obtaining an architectural study for expansion <br /> of the public safety facility and questioned the process. Mr. Portner indicated <br /> generally we put out a scope of the project and companies would bid on putting <br /> together an analysis. <br /> Council consensus was to solicit bids for an architectural study for the police <br /> department expansion (garage and upper level) and the upgrade and expansion of <br /> fire station 2 with a possible addition of a third fire station located on the east side of <br /> the city. <br /> 9.3 Public Works Apprenticeship Program <br /> Mr. Femrite presented the staff report. <br /> Councilmember Westgaard questioned how the apprentice program would differ <br /> from seasonal employees. Mr. Femrite explained the level of training for the <br /> apprentices would be more extensive. He noted seasonal employees are only on <br /> board for three months and do not receive extensive training. He added seasonal <br /> employees will still be utilized. <br /> Councilmember Ovall indicated he doesn't disagree with the concept. He questioned <br /> if we have the capacity to train and mentor the apprentices. Mr. Femrite indicated it <br /> P 0 W I R I U 9 Y <br /> otm§A UREJ <br />