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<br />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 /> <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. Councilmember Powers commented she is <br />available Thursdays in June. Mr. March planned to schedule the <br />tours for June 11, 1998. <br /> <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 /> <br />) <br /> <br />The Council discussed the professional appearance of the Staff. <br />Also, 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 jeans. 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 /> <br />Councilmember Brenner moved and it was seconded to amend the <br />dress code policy to allow casual day and color jeans exclusively <br />on Fridays. Motion carried unanimously. <br /> <br />Equipment <br />Mr. March pointed out the need for an additional vehicle for <br />public works' department. Councilmember Powers 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' empioyees 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 />maintenance expense. Therefore, Mr. Palzer requested <br />authorization to use $5000 for a newer vehicle to supply the <br /> <br />3 <br />