The council’s main focus was on filling two critical staffing positions in the water and street departments. The city has been operating with limited staff, leading to discussions about internally posting these vacancies and, if necessary, extending the search externally. The urgency of these hires was emphasized by several participants, highlighting that the city must maintain essential services despite the limited workforce.

Another agenda item was the resignation of Kelly Myers, the building code official, zoning administrator, and wetland LGU, effective April 10th. His departure requires the city to quickly appoint a replacement to enforce the state building code within the mandatory 15-day timeframe. The council explored several options, including contracting services, temporary appointments, or internal promotions to address this requirement. The possibility of an interim solution involving Myers was also considered to bridge the gap during the transition period.

The discussion on how to manage these staffing issues also touched on the implications for the city’s budget and tax levy, with some expressing concerns about the financial impact of hiring new personnel. Despite these concerns, there was a consensus on the necessity of filling these positions to uphold the city’s operations and public safety.