City Manager (present) briefed council on April 24 about several administrative items: recruitment for a Financial Sustainability Task Force, an Arbor Day volunteer event, and the introduction of the city’s new economic development manager.

The recruitment window for the Financial Sustainability Task Force closed the following day; staff reported receipt of 26 letters of interest and told council they will return May 8 with recommendations for appointing members. Staff also promoted an Arbor Day in Action event scheduled for Saturday, 9 a.m. to noon at Ballinger Park, noting lunch would be provided for volunteers.

Ryan Doss, introduced at the meeting as the city’s new economic development manager, said he recently relocated from Texas, holds a master’s in public administration and has five years of local government experience focused on economic development. He described his intent to support the city’s strategic plan and economic development plan and told council he looks forward to working with businesses and residents.

Council members welcomed Doss and expressed interest in working with him on economic strategy implementation.

Ending: Staff will return May 8 with task-force appointment recommendations and continue community events programming.