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1994 Staffing Needs 6/30/93 Page 4 e when she is absent due to sickness. Having Geryl move to a full time status will provide a much needed back up and relief for our existing clerical staff. Having Geryl move to full time status will cost the City approximately $10,800. This is a rather large increase as Geryl currently does not receive benefits and she would be eligible for all benefits once she reaches 30 hours per week. We should budget an extra $7,200 for this position (32 hours per week) and note that if the position goes to full time in 1994, then Council Contingency funds will be needed. e Planninq Intern Steve Ach has been hired as the City Planner. It is unrealistic to expect Steve Ach to do the planning function that was done entirely by Janelle, at least half of Steve Rohlf's time (maybe more), and some of the time from Gary Schmitz. In 1994, it is anticipated that about 20 hours per week of Gary's time will be able to be applied to the planning function (after the Utilities start doing the garbage billing). This will assist Steve Ach in carrying out the responsibilities of the Planning Department. However, the updating of the Growth Management Plan is on the horizon and this project, which is scheduled to begin in later 1993, can take upwards to eighteen months to complete. Steve will not be able to do the entire project and will need outside consulting help, but a great deal of his time will be dedicated to this project. This will necessitate some assistance in the Planning Department to fulfill some of the functions that Janelle handled as the Zoning Assistant. Now that we have office space and someone to supervise an intern, it seems appropriate for the City to pursue some economical (entry level position) planning assistance. The Planning Intern can help in assisting the public with general planning information, responding to walk in inquiries and telephone calls, reviewing initial applications for rezoning, conditional use permits, variances, administrative subdivisions, etc., per direction from Steve Ach. Additionally, the Intern can work on special projects as necessary. An internship program is an excellent opportunity for the City to get some assistance for meeting the planning needs of the community. These planning needs will increase as development pressures begin in the western area of the City and, quite possibly, along east Highway 10. This position would ideally begin in the fall or in the spring to coincide with the school year. However, this position is anticipated to be permanent and once one intern leaves, we would be looking to add a new intern to continue to economically fulfill a City planning need. . It is estimated that a graduate student intern would begin at $9.00 per hour and end at $10.00 per hour and would be hired for one year. This position, if begun on 1/1/94, would cost