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Regular City Council Meeting Monday, December 2, 2013 Page 14 dollars to fund the position. Councilmember Etten opined that the City could fund a full-time position; and noted that he would support a part-time position on- ly with the understanding that it would be expanded in the short-term to a full- time position and serve all departments actively. Councilmember Willmus concurred with the majority of Councilmember Etten's statements; and expressed that his only concern was that the City look to a full- time position based on the benefit to the City. Councilmember Willmus noted that his only concern was in funding the position and how to fund it moving for- ward; and opined that he would leave that door open at this time pending further budget and levy discussions. Councilmember McGehee seconded the comments of Councilmember Etten, opining that a pilot program was not needed nor was there any need to reinvent the program. Councilmember McGehee opined that a qualified, competent person could make contact with staff and assimilate programs using models from other communities for a citywide Roseville program. Councilmember McGehee spoke in support of a full-time position versus a part-time position; and expressed less concern about funding the position compared to the benefit to be derived from the position. Councilmember McGehee referenced the comments of Mr. Toogood and the extensive volunteer pool available to the City. Councilmember Etten suggested that more funds from the contingency fund be used to fund this position as full-time; opining that a projected $80,000 to $85,000 seemed more than was needed in the City's current organizational structure, and opined that hiring could be done at a lower point than projected. Specific to the proposed revamping of the current merit pay system, Coun- cilmember Etten suggested that a one-time bonus program may be more appropri- ate. Mayor Roe expressed his support for a full-time position; however, he did not suggest that such a position would be possible January 1, 2014, but should be fea- sible later in the year after responsibilities, a wage range and salary are clearly de- termined before authorizing the position. From his perspective, Mayor Roe opined that this position would provide a definite benefit to the organization by coordinating volunteers and maintaining their interest and provide a huge civic engagement benefit and connections to the community on a person-to-person ba- sis. As an example, Mayor Roe considered when the City Council advertised for Advisory Commission members and were not getting responses, this position could research potential candidates based on database interests and skills. Mayor Roe reiterated his support for the full-time position as long as it did not start until clarification of responsibilities and other details.