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Regular City Council Meeting Monday, May 16, 2016 Page 12 Mr. Culver briefly summarized this item, noting it would be incorporated in the comprehensive plan update accordingly. Human Capital Increased Volunteer Reco�nition Efforts AND Volunteer Mana�ement Software Su�port City Manager Trudgeon reviewed volunteer manageinent software, not included as a budget line itein at this time, but his intent to include it as such for better tracking. Enhanced Emblovee Tuition Reimbursement Program AND Enhanced Emplo ��ee Traininp & Development Resources City Manager Trudgeon noted this involved only an estimated $5,000 in resources for employee incentives for personal development beyond on-the job training, and to enhance employee training. From a hypothetical perspective, Councilmember Willmus asked what a typical scenario was for employee training and development, as far as degrees. City Manager Trudgeon noted that may involve an employee pursuing a Masters Degree within their chosen field or to finish their Associates of Arts Degree; but noted with a total reimbursement per employee limited to $1500 annually, it was intended to encourage employees to improve themselves, in addition to other fi- nancial resources that might be available to them. Obviously when investing in einployees, Mr. Trudgeon stated the desire was that they stay employed and use those slcills, but the reality may be that they don't remain employed for long after advancing their education. Mr. Trudgeon stated that was one reason to limit the amount of money available for that advanced education. Councilmember Willmus stated that he felt strongly that, if that incentive was of- fered, a component of it be a commitment by the employee to a certain amount of time — whether through loans or grants for education purposes as done by some federal government programs. Councilmember Willmus opined he was not into having the city become an educational stepping stone far future advantages else- where. City Manager Trudgeon stated that typically, this had not been the city's experi- ence, but recognized it was a possibility, and offered to look into Councilmember Willmus' point. Administrative Office Assistant (�art-time� City Manager Trudgeon advised that this part-time position at 20 hours per week would be intended to provide basic clerical support. With continued mandates for the Human Resources Department to provide healthcare reporting, including over- turn of employees and individual employee benefits, Mr. Trudgeon advised that