During the city council meeting on July 14, 2020, a subcommittee was created to discuss the need for a full-time Mayor. Council members Anji Jorstad, Gary Petershagen, and Steve Ewing, along with City Administrator Gene Brazel and HR Director Anya Warrington participated in this subcommittee. The subcommittee met on multiple occasions and compiled information to assist in the discussion and decision by the council.

The subcommittee discussed their recommendation to make the Mayor position full-time at the city council meeting on August 11, 2020. Staff went over the presentation materials and facilitated questions from the council. Council requested public comment prior to taking action.