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ARDEN HILLS SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL-DECEMBER 10. 2009 3 2. TR,4NSITION PROCESS DISCUSSION(continued) MOTION: Mayor Harpstead moved and Councilmember Grant seconded a motion to appoint Sue Iverson, Acting City Administrator until such time as another City Administrator, whether interim or permanent, is appointed. Councilmember Holden suggested that this decision be revisited in three months if the Council has not made a decision on the position. Mayor Harpstead indicated the Council could vote to revisit this issue at any time. The motion carried unanimously (4-0). Mayor Harpstead indicated the next item for discussion on this issue was if the City could get by with Sue as the Acting City Administrator or if an Interim should be sought after. Councilmember Holden explained that Jim Willis did the City a disservice through his employment with us and another City at the same time and cautioned the City creating this type of situation again. She questioned if it would be worth the training spent on an interim position. Mayor Harpstead stated he felt the City should bring in an interim City Administrator, but felt Councilmember Holden's point on training was valid. Councilmember McClung expressed concern about an interim position stating he would only like to see someone hired if they were close to full time. Councilmember Grant indicated he would like to see the City act quickly to negate the need for an Interim City Administrator. He stated he knew Mark Nagel on a personal level and stated he would make an exception if Mark were to serve as the Interim City Administrator. Mayor Harpstead questioned how the Council wanted to approach the recruiting and hiring of a new City Administrator. He stated he would like to bring in a recruiter, but not Harry Bruel or Richard Fursmen. Sharon Klump was suggested from Springstead, as he does not feel the Council could complete this process alone.