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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION — JULY 19, 2021 8 Mayor Grant agreed this should be the case. He recommended the existing composite bench in Crepeau Park be power washed. Councilmember Holden supported Dan Reichert's bench be installed by staff in a location that would be frequently used. She commented she did not support the bench in Crepeau Park being removed unless it was damaged beyond the point of repair. Mayor Grant concurred. He noted he would speak with the PTRC Chair regarding this matter. He supported the PTRC bench being located where the PTRC would like it. E. Community Development Staffing City Administrator Perrault reported the City Council discussed Community Development Staffing at its June work session and Staff was asked to bring back a draft job description for a Community Development Director position that had a focus on planning duties. The City currently has a Senior Planner on staff. Prior the departure of the previous Community Development Manager/City Planner, Council intended to hire two positions to facilitate the City's planning functions. One option proposed would be to have a Community Development Director who has a focus on planning, but also oversees the Building Department and is the overall head for the Community Development Department. Another option would be to re -post for a City Planner position and see what the pool of applicants looks like; however, this approach would still leave a gap in the Community Development Department Head function. Councilmember Holden discussed how Mike Mrosla managed the position. She indicated she supported the City having a Community Development Director that also worked on planning cases. City Administrator Perrault stated this was his intention for the Community Development Director position. Councilmember Holmes suggested language be added to the job description to make it clear the position involves responsibility for developing and working on planning cases. Councilmember McClung agreed the City should be pursuing a Community Development Director that also worked as a City Planner. He noted this position would have significant oversight in the Planning Department. Councilmember Holden indicated she would like the job description amended to include more planning duties. The Council directed staff to move forward with the Community Development Director position and requested staff bring the job description back to Council for approval at its next meeting. Point of order was noted and Council agreed to extend the meeting until 8:30 p.m. F. Council Tracker City Administrator Perrault reviewed the Council Tracker with the Council.