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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION—NOVEMBER 15, 2010 6 Councilmember Holden discussed the $100,000 for sewer lining work and asked if Public Works is prepared to proceed if there is additional funding. Public Works Director Maurer stated they are ready but would like to focus on the problem areas. J. Councilmember Holden stated she would like to see the sewer lining placed in those sections - where there is an urgent need. Councilmember Holden asked what is being done about Valentine Park. Public Works Director Maurer responded that is on the Council's December worksession agenda. Councilmember Holmes stated the culvert under Safe Routes to School trail is "dead"; it doesn't appear to drain at all. Public Works Director Maurer stated that staff will take a look at that culvert. Mayor Harpstead stated the County Road E bridge is scheduled to move forward but he was concerned that this not proceed unless the City has received state funds. Personnel Committee Recommendations City Administrator HIaers explained that the personnel committee had met and made recommendations for changes to the position description for the Deputy Clerk and the Finance Director. Because the proposed changes to the Deputy Clerk adds supervising support staff and attending evening meetings, it has been recommended that position become salaried exempt. It is also being recommended that the Finance Director title be changed to Director of Finance and Administrative Services. That position would then supervise the Deputy Clerk and have responsibility for Human Resources and Information Technology. Mayor Harpstead recommended the two job description changes come before the Council. Councilmember Holmes questioned why the Finance Director title wasn't changing to Assistant City Administrator. City Administrator HIaers explained that with the proposed change for the Finance Director's title, the Assistant City Administrator title could remain open and could be used as the City grows. He preferred the title be approved as proposed. MOTION: Mayor Harpstead moved, and Councilmember Grant seconded, to recess the worksession at 6:53 p.m. to proceed with the Regular Council meeting scheduled for 7:00 p.m. Motion carried unanimously (5-0). Mayor Harpstead reconvened the worksession at 9:16 p.m. Councilmember McClung was not present for this portion of the worksession.