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<br /> ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORKSESSION MINUTES <br /> NOVEMBER 19,2001 4 <br /> . Mr. Lynch indicated he would have the Labor Relations Associates draft job descriptions <br /> by Monday, November 27, 200l. <br /> Councilmember Aplikowski noted she believes a probationary period was needed for Jim <br /> Perron's new position. Councilmember Larson agreed. <br /> Staff was directed to include this item on the Consent Calendar at the December 10 <br /> meeting and proceed with hiring Mr. Perron pending the salary information from Labor <br /> Relations Associates. <br /> 2002 Committee Assh!nment Process <br /> No information was presented on this item. <br /> AMM and LMC Le2islative Policy Priorities <br /> Councilmember Aplikowski said she neglected to bring in the AMM and LMC policies. <br /> She indicated their priorities were announced Friday, November 16 and she will provide <br /> this information to the City Council. This item was tabled until information is made <br /> available to all Councilmembers. <br /> City Hall Location <br /> Mr. Lynch explained the issue of the new City Hall setback has been raised. He said the <br /> . plans that were approved in 2000, showing the setback and the building siting have not <br /> been revised to his knowledge. Mr. Lynch indicated the siting was directed by the <br /> setback requirement from Sunfish Lake. <br /> Mayor Probst indicated further discussion on the siting of the building would not result in <br /> any action. Councilmember Larson indicated everyone is going to have a different <br /> opinion about various City Hall design concerns and we cannot possibly respond to <br /> everyone's concerns. <br /> Consultant Services Evaluation <br /> Councilmember Grant noted it seems to him each year we appoint various consultant <br /> positions without a review of their performance. He asked if we should consider setting <br /> up a regular review of our consultants. <br /> Mayor Probst explained the philosophy of retaining consultants has been that as long as <br /> we have been satisfied with their performance and no concerns were raised, then there <br /> was no need to change consultants. Mayor Probst noted a formal review may be a good <br /> idea as long as it is not an annual or formal event. Mayor Probst said if concerns over our <br /> consultants develop, City staff should be contacted and we can address those concerns at <br /> that time. <br /> Codification Process <br /> . City Administrator Lynch said he requested the City's Administrative Secretary, Sheila <br /> Stowell, to provide information on the codification process. Mr. Lynch referred to the <br />