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Residents praise senior center, raise staffing and audit concerns; city reports pool repair estimate and clerk recruitment
Summary
Public commenters thanked the council for supporting the senior center and arts events, while others expressed concerns about past city management, audits and vacancies. Staff reported the pool heating system needs replacement coils and estimated the repair at $15,000–$20,000; the city clerk recruitment deadline was stated as April 11.
Residents and community groups used the public‑comment period to thank the council for events and services and to raise concerns about staffing, audits and city management.
Laurie (public commenter) thanked the council for support of the senior center and described the center’s hours and activities: “It's from 08:30 to 01:30 currently right now ... Monday through Friday. Friday is their main day for bingo.” Mercy Herrera thanked staff and organizers for a recent art exhibit and film screening that drew collaboration from local agencies and businesses.
During public comment a resident expressed dissatisfaction with the previous city manager and asked whether the new city manager had reviewed five audits and understood the importance of a spending freeze and financial oversight through June 2024. The commenter urged priority hiring for vacant positions including city manager, director of services and planning, and human resources.
In staff updates, Human Resources staff said the city has an open recruitment for city clerk applicants with a deadline of April 11. Recreation staff reported that pool swim lessons resumed after a weather delay and that the wellness center heating system will require a major repair: staff estimated replacement of coils would be about a $15,000 to $20,000 fix and that a lift would be needed to handle heavy coils.
The newly arrived city manager thanked staff for assistance during the first week on the job and said he has been reviewing audits, meeting department heads and reaching out to regional contacts and developers to pursue long‑term growth opportunities. The manager noted vacancies remain and staff hiring is a priority.
