The most notable issue of the meeting revolved around the hiring of Parker Clark as the new golf course supervisor. The park board recommended Clark for the position with a starting salary of $58,000, increasing to $59,000 after a six-month review. The candidate’s benefits package included starting at tier two for PTO, totaling an additional 40 hours. Despite assurances from the hiring committee about Clark’s qualifications, some council members expressed discomfort with the hiring process. These concerns centered on the lack of a full council review of the candidate and the absence of a formal offer process. One council member, in particular, emphasized the importance of the Mayor and other council members meeting the candidate. Ultimately, the council voted 3-1 in favor of hiring Clark, with the dissenting vote reflecting unease about procedural transparency rather than the candidate’s qualifications.

Additionally, the council approved the hiring of Mark Hoisel as the assistant supervisor at the golf course, starting at $19.50 per hour with a potential increase to $20 after three months. This position is temporary, lasting six months without benefits. The council also decided to post an open team lead position, entrusting the hiring committee to conduct interviews and return to the council for final approval.