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Regular City Council Meeting Monday,February 27,2023 Page 8 positions, to figure out pathways. It can help with hiring, retention, learning, and with a lot of pieces. Public Comment Mayor Roe offered an opportunity for public comment with no one coming for- ward. Groff moved, Strahan seconded, authorizing the City Manager to enter into a Pro- fessional Services Agreement with Abdo to conduct a classification and compen- sation study in the amount of$56,700. Council Discussion Councilmember Groff explained there were a couple of things that stood out for him. One was that it had not been done for several years and he thought it was really important to review these positions and make sure they line up with today's needs. He was pleased with addressing equity issues and inclusion. He thought this team was really focused on that and understood it, from what he has been read- ing so he is supporting this. Roll Call Ayes: Etten, Schroeder, Groff, Strahan, and Roe. Nays: None c. Consider Entering into the Fencing Consortium Joint Powers Agreement City Manager Patrick Trudgeon briefly highlighted this item as detailed in the Re- quest for Council Action and related attachments dated February 27, 2023. Fire Chief David Brosnahan and Police Chief Erika Scheider were also at the meet- ing to help answer questions. Councilmember Strahan asked what the 1,780 linear feet covers on the campus. Mr. Brosnahan explained the area that will be covered will be essentially from the Public Works building at the entrance of the parking lot south to County Road C, moving east to the bike path along Lexington, north up into the edge of the Public Works building on the east side. Essentially it would include the entire parking lot area of City Hall,the City Hall building and the front grass areas south of the build- ing. Councilmember Strahan asked if this would include the Fire Department. Chief Brosnahan indicated it would not. It would go up to the edge of the Fire Department.