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City Council <br />Meeting Minutes <br />October 13, 2015 <br />Page 14 of 18 <br />Mayor Muckle would like to see funding available for education and training for the <br />Ranger. <br />Parks and Recreation Director Stevens reported there had been job shadowing in <br />neighboring communities with similar positions. The Open Space Advisory Board <br />(OSAB) has championed an outreach and education piece for the Ranger. <br />Council member Stolzmann was concerned about the continuing discussion of the <br />ranger providing education in the schools when three Council members had stated they <br />wanted the ranger to be actively engaged in maintenance, enforcement and education <br />through talking to people on the trails. <br />Mayor Muckle felt everyone supported a clearer role on enforcement, but had not heard <br />objection to his assertion there was still value in the educational part of the job. <br />Council member Stolzmann felt the Ranger would be educating by being in the field and <br />there is plenty for the Ranger to do in the field. <br />Council member Leh asked if Council member Stolzmann didn't want the Ranger going <br />to any schools. Council member Stolzmann thought it was okay on occasion, but <br />working in the field should be the main focus. <br />Parks and Recreation Director Stevens noted the education is only one element of the <br />job. <br />Council member Loo thought this was a message to staff to note educational items <br />should be just a small part; clarify the Ranger should perform Ranger duties. <br />Mayor Muckle clarified the Ranger could be on the ground most of the time and be <br />creative about including educational and other activities. <br />Council member Lipton noted this was the first year. The Ranger was riding trails a lot <br />of the time and the educational piece is a part of the job. He trusted staff to take the <br />suggestions and make the right adjustments <br />City Manager Intern <br />Mayor Muckle supported the intern position; there will be benefit in terms of <br />communication. <br />Council member Loo felt too much time would be spent getting this intern up to speed <br />about City government. <br />Council member Keany was willing to support the position for one year. <br />27 <br />