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Moreover, option B - hire a full -time receptionist does not <br /> appear to be a viable solution. Again, option C - hiring an <br /> intern for the summer will assist the City with future projects. <br /> Mr. March added, this fall the City will need to look at the <br /> garbage and union contracts. In addition, an intern would be an <br /> extra employee to help with the phones and this will be an <br /> inexpensive option for the City. The City would pay a minimal <br /> salary, but would not be required to pay for benefits. Mr. March <br /> noted, an intern position affords the opportunity for a person to <br /> gain valuable experience and knowledge. <br /> Councilmember Brenner questioned Mr. March if he had adequate <br /> time to ensure the intern would gain valuable experience and <br /> knowledge. Mr. March assured the Council, the time will be <br /> available to properly train and instruct an intern. <br /> Mr. March advocated option D, expanding the duties of the Deputy <br /> Clerk. In consideration of the City's accumulation of funds <br /> which are in excess of three million dollars, there is a need for <br /> more in house financial observation. Mr. March identified the <br /> primary problem is the need to increase financial investment <br /> activity. Furthermore, the Deputy Clerk currently works less <br /> than forty hours a week and she has agreed to work more hours to <br /> achieve the City's financial goal. Mr. March commented the <br /> additional responsibilities may cause an increase in the Deputy <br /> Clerks job grade. Councilmember owers asked if this staffing <br /> option will increase the salary of the position. Mr. March <br /> responded a correlation between the additional responsibilities <br /> and grading points would be investigated. <br /> Councilmember Powers questioned Mr. March how option D will <br /> support the incoming phone calls and service needs of the City. <br /> Also, Councilmember Powers warned, the City may want to consider <br /> consulting a professional to comment on the investment of funds <br /> and perhaps work for the Citv in that capacity. Ms. Gaustad <br /> questioned Mr. March who currently performs the financial <br /> investments for the City. Mr. March eplied, to date the <br /> financial investments are handled by himself and the Deputy <br /> Clerk. Mr. Palzer commented the City may want to consider <br /> utilizing a financial consultant to advise the Deputy Clerk in <br /> setting up a ladder investment strategies. Mr. March planned to <br /> develop an investment policy and bring the proposal to the <br /> Council for consideration. Councilmember Powers commented it is <br /> difficult to make an educated decision with the limited <br /> information provided on option D. <br /> Mr. March continued by explaining option E which is to expand the <br /> duties of the Recycling Coordinator. Mr. March added recycling <br /> 5 <br />