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<br /> <br />(o) Paved Parking Lot at Recycling Center (Councilmember Ojeda) \[Don Pennell, Public Works <br />Director\] <br /> <br /> Mayor Rigby confirmed there was no Council objection to waiting approximately ninety days for the <br />preliminary report before deciding on the item. <br />(p) Continuation of Sidewalk on Farrington to Fairmont Park entrance (Councilmember Ojeda). <br />\[Don Pennell, Public Works Director\] <br /> <br /> Councilmember Ojeda suggested the entire item as presented move forward in the interest of safety. <br />Councilmember Gillett asked that an inventory be taken to program other such issues. Asst. City <br />Manager Jason Weeks noted staff had reviewed this item with LP ISD but would need to do so again <br />for any additional items, as school bus service can potentially be cut if there is a continuous sidewalk <br />radius around the school. Mayor Rigby confirmed there was no Council objection to moving forward <br />with the item as presented and asking staff to review other areas in the city with similar issues and <br />reporting back. <br /> <br />(q) Funds for Artist Grants to be used for Outdoor Public Art Installations (Councilmember <br />Ojeda). \[Ryan Cramer, Economic Development Coordinator\] <br /> <br />Mayor Rigby confirmed there was no Council objection to starting the program with additional <br />information from staff on how it will be managed, funding, and allocated, to report back to Council, for <br />$25,000, as presented by Councilmember Ojeda. <br /> <br />(r) Uniform Plants & Planters along Main Street (Councilmember Ojeda). \[Ryan Cramer, <br />Economic Development Coordinator\] <br /> <br /> Councilmembers Ojeda and Kristin Martin expressed concerns about downtown beautification. <br />Councilmember Earp reminded the Council that business owners may not be in support and <br />reminded all there are additional commercial areas. Councilmember Gillett said that he believes <br />parking, alleys, and sidewalk repair are needed and that any reluctance comes from concern over <br />increased regulation. Councilmember Earp suggested the Planning and Zoning Commission review <br />the prior report. Councilmember Jay Martin suggested funding to replant and respace the current <br />planters. Councilmember Ojeda asked that Parks be tasked with maintaining the planters. Mayor <br />Rigby requested the businesses located near the planters currently be consulted, acknowledging the <br />planters belong to the City. Mayor Rigby confirmed there was no Council objection to maintaining the <br />current thirteen at this time. <br /> <br />(s) $5,000 for Startup (Seed Money) of Youth Advisory Council through TML (Councilmember <br />Ojeda). \[Jason Weeks, Assistant City Manager and Roz Epting, Parks and Recreation Director\] <br /> <br /> (Councilmember Zemanek stepped away from the meeting from 2:15-2:17 p.m.) Councilmember <br />Ojeda suggested each member of Council make an appointment and offered to assist. Mayor Rigby <br />confirmed there was no Council objection to moving forward with the item as presented. (The Council <br />recessed from 2:25-2:41 p.m.) <br /> <br />(t) Shelter in Place Procedures. (Councilmember Engelken) \[Kristin Gauthier, Emergency <br />Management Coordinator\] <br /> <br />(u) City Safety Record, Policies, & Procedures (Councilmember Engelken). \[Matt Hartleib, Human <br />Resources Manager and Matt Daeumer, Assistant Police Chief\] <br /> <br /> (Councilmember Kristin Martin left the meeting at 3:28 p.m.) <br /> <br />(v) Employee Evaluation and Merit Pay Increase Procedures (Councilmember Engelken). \[Matt <br />Hartleib, Human Resources Manager, and Michael Dolby, Finance Director\] <br /> <br /> Councilmember Gillett moved to continue with the current process of evaluating employees. The <br />motion failed, 4-4, Councilmembers Zemanek, Bentley, Engelken, and Earp voting against. <br /> <br />Page 3 of 4 <br />March 23, 2019, Council Meeting Minutes <br /> <br />