HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020 [07] Jul 27 Work SessionJuly 27, 2020
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Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the City Council for the City of St. Joseph met in workshop
session on Monday, July 27, 2020 at 6:00 PM at the St. Joseph Government Center.
Members Present: Mayor Rick Schultz. Councilors Anne Buckvold, Brian Theisen, Bob Loso, Troy
Goracke. Administrator Kris Ambuehl.
City Representatives Present: Police Chief Dwight Pfannenstein, Public Works Director Terry Thene,
Finance Director Lori Bartlett, Community Development Director Therese Haffner, Deputy Clerk Kayla
Klein
Police Department Reorganization: Chief Pfannenstein presented historical organizational structure data
on the Police Department dating back to 2002. Direct leadership is needed in the department.
Pfannenstein is requesting the promotion of a second sergeant. Both Sergeants would be rotating in the
power car. It will lead to additional transparency within the department. Pfannenstein wants to have the
same direction to all officers by having a direct supervisor on at all times. The budget impact of a second
Sergeant would be minimal due to promoting from within. As population increases, so does the demand
for services. The official request will come back to the Council on August 3rd for approval.
Public Works Reorganization: The intent of the Public Works reorganization is to hire a Public Works
Superintendent. Internal and external candidates will be considered. The official request will be brought to
the Council on August 3rd for approval.
2021 Budget: Bartlett provided an over of the draft 2021 budget as well as suggestions for CARES money
allocation. At this point the budget is draft only and the council will have additional opportunities for input
over the next few months. The CARES money spending proposal will come before the Council on August
3rd for approval.
MN Streetscape: Thene solicited one quote that came in over the $175,000 threshold and so the project
will need to be bid.
Schultz questioned whether the entire sidewalk needs to be replaced or just certain sections. This could
save on costs. Street project alerts will be added to the City website during construction.
Adjourn: Buckvold made a motion to adjourn at 7:09 PM; seconded by Schultz and passed
unanimously.
Kris Ambuehl
City Administrator
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