City staff updated the council that the parks and recreation director search is down to two finalists and that a hiring decision is expected next week when the hiring committee reconvenes.

Sarah, city staff filling in for an absent official, said the two finalists were asked to provide memos to help the committee assess writing style and policy approach. "Two very good candidates, very different," she said, and added the panel hopes to make a decision when Charlie returns.

Staff also announced the city had hired a candidate for a new in‑house janitor position. The hire passed background checks and will begin onboarding in a couple of weeks. The city is shifting work from two existing janitorial contracts into the in‑house role; staff said the contracts together represented about $61,000 and nearly 1,100 hours, and the new in‑house arrangement will provide roughly 2,000 hours of personnel time. Staff described the change as increasing in‑house resources rather than producing an immediate net savings once fringe and salary were included.

No council vote was recorded; these were staff updates. The parks director search and the janitor onboarding were presented as personnel and operational matters that staff will finalize and return with start dates and any required council approvals if needed.