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$. Authflriz�tion t� Adv�rtise for Full-T�me R�c��tionist. Mr. March stated he was pleased to report that Ms. Sweeney is picking up the bookkeeping quickly and he would like authoriza.tion to recruit for an entry-level r�c�pti�ni�t. Mayor Swedberg noted that Council MeYnber Broussard Vickers ha.d voiced a concern tha.t future City employees have mare computer knowledge and then suggested this matter be tabled to the next meeting to allow for Council Member Broussard Vicker's input. � Motion by Council Member l�ielson, seconded by Couneil Member Capra to table ; this matter to the ne�t Co�mci! rr�eetin�. .All in fav�r. 1Vlotion carried �nanimous�v, !� Mr. March noted Staffmight not be able to keep up with things the way they would like to �cause th�y �r� sh�rt staffsd. He th�n not�d t��re were sflme things that were not kept up with, th� previous way the accaunting was l�ing done. 9. Flammabl� Waste Tra�s. Mr. Palzer explained to Councii that a flammable waste trap is a trap that catches salt, sand and #lammables such as gas and oil, and oniy allaws the water to flow into the City sewer. He e�alained the new public works buiid'mg does nQt have a flammable waste t�ap and is not cvnn��t�d to �ity sew�r. He rec�ntly was made awar� that th� waste from the public works building flows directly into the creek without being treated. He then explained it vvould cost approximately $35,000 tQ run City sewer and water and to add the �ammabls wast� traps. Counc�l Member Capra asked if the money could come out of sewer and water funds. Mayor Swedberg asked if the previous o�vner had an� Iiability to helg pay to remedy the � �i�uation. � City Attorney Hoeft stated he would need to investigate the issue but noted he felt it would be more cost beneficial for the City ta fix the problem rather than to try to get the previflus own�r tfl shar� in the costs t� d� so. II ' i Council Member Nelson questianed whether a portion of the improvements could be I � made or whether the entire expenditure was necessary. Mr. Palzer noted the City would � saVe $11,Ofl0 of th� estimat� if it did nQt run �ity �v�.ter tt� th� sits. � City Attorney Hoeft stated the City needed to get the problem fixed sooner rather than later, noting if the City keeps moving forward toward resolutian of the matter it should be ' fine. Page 12 of 15