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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION—SEPTEMBER 20, 2010 7 Councilmember to respond to Terry on those six questions. Terry and Kris will also review the previously approved resolutions as a starting point. 2.E Staff Updates: Emergency Management Discussion, Community Development Director Search, and Police Contracted Services Annual _ Performance Review Emergency Management Discussion City Administrator Patrick Klaers stated previously the Public Works Director was responsible for the Emergency Management Program. Since the City has such a small staff and since he is not an expert in emergency management, he decided to investigate how other cities handle this issue. He learned that some municipalities hire an outside company to oversee this program. He then interviewed three individuals from three different companies and has selected the person he believes would be the best fit. He asked the Council to authorize him to request a proposal from Lance Ross, Emergency Preparedness Resource Group LLC. He pointed out there is 510.000 in the 2011 budget for contracted services. He further stated that during emergencies, the residents need for the City is the greatest. Councilmember Holden explained that she has this type of responsibility in her full time position and that it would take a great deal of City Staff time to manage the program. She supported the idea of hiring a contractor. The consensus of the Council was to move forward with the request for a proposal from Lance Ross. Community Development Director Search City Administrator Patrick Klaers stated the Staff committee involved in the interviews unanimously recommends one candidate. He asked if the Council would like to meet with her prior to the next regular meeting. Mayor Harpstead commented that director level positions bring direction and ideas to the table and that it would be a good idea for the Council to meet with her. City Administrator Patrick Klaers explained that this candidate would be taking a cut in wages and benefits but she is very interested in this opportunity from a professional standpoint. She is concerned about the fact that the City has had four Community Development Directors in the past nine years and she is concerned about her job security. To address that concern, Mr. Klaers has added a severance clause to the employment contract that would allow for six months severance if she is terminated without cause in the first two years; three month's severance if she is terminated without cause in two to four years; and no severance after four years. Mayor Harpstead pointed out that the City hasn't dismissed anyone without cause.