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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION—NOVEMBER 20, 2017 3 <br /> City Administrator Joynes reported the job description had been changed to include some HR <br /> functions. <br /> Councilmember Holden stated she wanted to be assured that the position description included <br /> human resources, record keeping and administrative work in order to keep things clear going <br /> forward. <br /> City Administrator Joynes commented on the level of HR work completed by the City. He <br /> noted the upper level of HR work (policy issues) was completed by himself and the data/record <br /> keeping and reporting would be completed by the City Clerk. <br /> Councilmember McClung agreed that Councilmember Holden had a good point and wanted to <br /> see the position description clarified. <br /> City Administrator Joynes stated he would work to clarify the position description for the City <br /> Clerk. <br /> Councilmember Holden questioned if the emergency manager position had the ability to make <br /> decisions that could impact the budget. <br /> City Administrator Joynes reported all decisions would have to come through City staff and the <br /> City Council. <br /> Mayor Grant commented on the recreation programmer position. He discussed how the City's <br /> park and recreation needs would change once TCAAP was developed. <br /> City Administrator Joynes commented that there are options regarding filling the recreation <br /> programmer's position and that one option would be to hire a paid summer intern to assist with <br /> recreation duties. <br /> Councilmember Holden reported it was quite time consuming to supervise an intern and <br /> questioned if this was the best route for the City to pursue. She suggested a seasonal employee be <br /> considered. <br /> Public Works Director/City Engineer Polka explained she would be working with Recreation <br /> Coordinator Sara Knoll on a job description. It was her hope a junior or senior college student <br /> with some municipal work experience could be hired for this paid position. <br /> City Administrator Joynes provided further comment on the hiring and termination process that <br /> would be followed for hourly employees. <br /> The Council supported the proposed policy for hourly employees. <br /> C. Mobile Food Units/Food Trucks <br /> City Clerk Hanson stated at a previous meeting, the Council requested staff provide information <br /> pertaining to implementing licensing of mobile food units/food trucks. Staff has worked with the <br />