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Regular City Council Meeting — 02/09/04 DRAFT Minutes - Page 41 Resolutions. Mr. Kysylyczyn commented and provided opinion on specific portions of the revised agenda, including public comment and Public Hearings; accommodate the public and their issues first, rather than making them wait; and including photos on the agenda. Mayor Klausing thanked Mr. Kysylyczyn for his comments and Councilmembers for their discussion and input; recommending that staff incorporate those items into the agenda for continued consideration and ease of use. Non-Agenda Item, Volunteer Coordinator (Schroeder) Councilmember Schroeder reviewed his notes on initiating a full- time Volunteer Coordinator position, with its purpose to get more volunteers involved in the community through centralized coordination of needs and resources, allowing staff to free up their time for other duties using their expertise and skills. Councilmember Schroeder reviewed the Mission and Vision he anticipated; recommended the position would not be a normal workday position; requested that staff build on his outline and return with possible additional duties that could be incorporated into the position; and advise as to the feasibility of such a position at the February 23,2004 meeting. Schroeder moved, Maschka seconded, directed staff to review and expand comment and definition of Councilmember Schroeder's notes related to addition of a full-time Volunteer Coordinator position [and return to the March 15, 2004 Council Study Session with comments and recommendations]. Councilmember Maschka noted that this topic had come up at Saturday's Work Session as well, and spoke in support of looking into such a position. Mayor Klausing noted that, as part of the budget process in considering addition a position, he would support the motion in an effort to save money for the City in the long-run. City Manager Beets requested additional time for staff to provide