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June 27- 2017 Page 8 of 9 Street & Sewer Supervisor Under this proposal the supervision and oversight of the street lights and storm sewer operations would come under the Street and Sewer Supervisor (currently called the Street Supervisor). The Water Supervisor position currently oversees the street lights and storm sewer operations of the Public Works Department. This change is being proposed so that he Water Supervisor can now concentrate more on the water treatment operations. This change would result in more supervision, duties and responsibilities in the day-to-day activities of the Street and Sewer Supervisor, thus moving the position from Level 10 to Level 11 on the City's 2017 Pay Plan. Bill Graham currently fills this position. Plant Operator The Public Works Department currently has one plant operator position. This staffing proposal creates another position to bring the total to two. This position, like the Chief Water Plant Operator, would be paid for using Army settlement funds. The additional plant operator position is being created to allow the various positions within the water department to specialize to a degree in the various water treatment systems that are used. Assistant City Manager Massopust reported staff was proposing to make these changes as soon as possible pending Council approval. This will ensure we have redundancy to operate our current technologies and adequately prepare for the new technologies to come online. These potential changes will result in a more efficient, effective and competitive workforce that will be able to continue to provide high levels of service and safe drinking water. Staff reviewed the potential financial impacts of the new staffing model noting which costs would be covered by the army settlement funds and recommended approval of the new positions. Councilmember Burg thanked staff for the thorough report. She then requested further information regarding the pay grades. Assistant City Manager Massopust reviewed the pay grades for each position in further detail with the Council. Councilmember Bauman appreciated the fact that the City would be appointing these positions from within. She asked if any of the current employees were Civil Engineers. Assistant City Manager Massopust reported this was not the case, but rather noted these employees were water operations specialists. Councilmember Jacobsen requested further clarification on the changes being made to the staffing model. Assistant City Manager Massopust reviewed the previous and proposed organization chart for the water operations. City Manager Lotter commented on the joint powers agreement the City would be entering into with the City of St. Anthony. 5 Ayes, 0 Nays -Motion Carried Commission Liaison Reports, Announcements and Updates Dean Lotter City Manager Lotter reported staff was working on several remodeling projects this summer at City Hall and at the Community Center. He stated he was anticipating the City would be receiving a counter -proposal from the food shelf for space at the Community Center. He discussed the community engagement opportunities that were discussed at the recent League of Minnesota Cities Conference and explained the City would be working to encourage further community engagement. Gina Bauman Councilmember Bauman reported the EDC would be meeting on Wednesday, July 12th and noted TUV SUD would be holding their ground -breaking ceremony later that afternoon. Commission Liaison Reports, Announcements and Updates