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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—November 29, 2010 17 7.C. Finance Analyst Position (continued) MOTION: Councilmember Holden moved and Councilmember Grant seconded a motion to Extend the Meeting to 10:15 p.m. The motion carried unanimousl Councilmember Holden stated she would support the addition of this position and hiring Kyle Howard to fill the position. The City has a qualified person already on staff and the City has the ability to promote that person or in this case hire them to a full-time position. Filling this position will decrease the amount of time and money spent on interns, reports will be completed on time, and duties will be better spread throughout the department, which will give the Director of Finance and Administrative Services the ability to do the additional duties that have been assigned. Councilmember Holmes asked if smaller cities had financial analysts on staff. Director of Finance and Administrative Services Iverson clarified that Kyle Howard was doing what could be considered in some cities the Assistant Finance Director duties. She stated she looked at several of the surrounding communities and found that the number of people in the department and their titles varied not only by duties but also by city. Mayor Harpstcad stated the need to hire a person has been sufficiently outlined. Over the past few years the Finance Department has worked through several problems in order to get the department to a position where they are able to work in front of potential problems. As the City resolves past problems the capacity of the Finance Department should increase. The motion was called to a vote. The motion carried (4-1). Ayes: Mayor Harpstead, Councilmembers Holmes, Grant, and Holden Nays: Councilmember McClung MOTION: Councilmember Holden moved and Councilmember Grant seconded a motion to Approve the Job Description for the position of Finance Analyst. The motion carried unanimously (5-0). MOTION: Councilmember Holden moved and Councilmember Grant seconded a motion to Appoint Kyle Howard to the Finance Analyst Position at Pay Grade 7, Step 1,Effective Immediately. Councilmember Holmes stated Kyle Howard is a good fit for the position and Kyle is already trained and has experience with the City. Councilmember McClung stated the City should follow a formal process and post the position. Mayor Harpstead asked who had interviewed Mr. Howard for this position. City Administrator Klaers stated he had talked to Mr. Howard in regards to this position.