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Ms. Gaustad questioned the possibility of the City exploring the <br /> option of hiring a staff engineer. Mr. March replied with the <br /> cost and support staff needs it would be cost prohibitive. Mr. <br /> Palzer suggested perhaps Mr. Dean Johnson of Resource Strategies <br /> would consider sitting through the interview process. Ms. <br /> Gaustad noted the Vice President of an engineering firm stated he <br /> would be willing to sit through the interview process at no cost <br /> to the city. Councilmember Powers requested Staff investigate <br /> the Dean Johnson idea. <br /> The Council elected to schedule a workshop on June 15, 1998, 5:00 <br /> p.m., and to schedule tours the week of June 8, and interviews <br /> the first part of August. Counciimember Powers commented she is <br /> available Thursdays in June. Mr. March planned to schedule the <br /> tours for June 11, 1998. <br /> Dress Code <br /> Mr. March explained the office staff requested an amendment to <br /> the dress code. The request is to allow for "casual day" and /or <br /> colored jeans. <br /> The Council discussed the professional appearance of the Staff. <br /> P_iso, that the current policy had only been in effect for two <br /> months and they did not want to show favoritism toward the office <br /> staff over the other employees. Mr. Palzer said that the public <br /> works employees regularly wear je ns. Ms. Gaustad suggested <br /> Fridays for "casual day." The Council clarified the dress policy <br /> no tattered, worn jeans with holes and only colored jeans on <br /> "casual day." <br /> Councilmember Brenner moved and it was seconded to amend the <br /> dress code policy to allow casual day and color moans exclusively <br /> on Fridays. Motion carried unanimously. <br /> Equipment <br /> Mr. March pointed out the need for an additional vehicle for <br /> public works' department. Councilme_mber rowers asked what is the <br /> current public works' vehicle situation. Mr. Palzer replied the <br /> red Ford truck, the white Dodge truck and the green Ford truck. <br /> However, the City has four public works' employees with <br /> transportation needs. Currently, one person needs to use their <br /> personal vehicle for work. Furthermore, does the City want to <br /> supply the staff with the equipment to do their jobs. Often, two <br /> public works' employees need to car pool. Mr. Palzer also said <br /> the `97 green truck will need to be replaced next year. This is <br /> in hopes to have a very dependable vehicle with minimal <br /> ma expense. Therefore, Mr. Palzer requested <br /> authorization to use $5000 for a newer vehicle to supply the <br /> 3 <br />