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" March 13, 1989 Council Minutes, Page Five City staff. (5-0). Motion carried. . Council was referred to a memo from Clerk Administrator Berger dated March 9, wherein he advised the Council of a proposed letter to be sent to various law firms requesting proposals from them to be appointed as City Attorney to replace James Lynden. Councilmember Hansen felt that Kathleen Rauenhorst should be sent a RFP. Councilmember Mahowald felt the letter should be circulated as widely as possible. RFP, CITY ATTORNEY Counci1member Malone moved to approve sending the RFP to the firms listed in Berger's memo as well as to any other firms requesting an RFP. Councilmember Mahowald seconded the motion. (5-0). Motion carried. FULL-TIME RECEPTIONIST Council acknowledged receipt of a memo from Clerk Administrator Berger relative to establishing a full- time receptionist position. Berger stated his rationale for establishing this position, and.noted the associated costs as well as the unanticipated revenue for 1989, .which' could be used in part to fund the position for 1989. He went on to advise Council on how City staff time could be better utilized with a full-time receptionist on board. . Councilmember Malone felt there was too much speculation on the need for a full-time receptionist and Councilmember Hansen concurred; she felt that there may be savings this year, but that in future years, where would the additional monies come from. She noted that there is a good possibility of a $5,000 expenditure upcoming with the environmental audit in connection with Kem Milling, and she couldn't justify creating this position as a full-time position at this time. She felt that staff can't keep adding help until the City decides what they really need and until a personnel ordinance is in place. Previously in the meeting, Councilmember Hansen asked Attorney Filla if the current part-time receptionist would have to apply for the full-time position. Filla responded that generally a current employee does not have a vested right to a full-time job. He noted that the City may have to post the position. Clerk Administrator Berger stated that he would contact Karen Olsen, Labor Relations consultant, on this matter since it was not addressed in the City's ordinance. Berger also felt the need to comply with Affirmative Action in advertising for the position. Councilmember Hansen moved to deny the current request for a full-time receptionist and to leave the position at the current 25 hours per week. Councilmember Malone seconded the motion. tAyes-2, Nays-3, Growe, Mahowald, Sather). Motion failed. . Councilmember Mahowald moved to approve the full-time receptionist position as recommended in Berger's memo dated March 8, 1989, with a starting salary of $7.15 per hour, starting on April 1 or as soon thereafter as possible. Councilmember Growe seconded the motion. (Ayes~3, Nays-2, Hansen, Malone). Motion passed 3-2. MINN. OVAL Councilmember Hansen moved adoption of Resolution No. 89-15, "RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT FOR DEVELOPMENT OF MINNESOTA OVAL", as requested by the City 'of Roseville. Councilmember Growe seconded the motion. (5-0). Motion carried. FINANCIAL CONSULTANT Council acknowledged receipt of a memo from Administrator Berger dated March 9, relative to selection of a financial consultant. B~rger reviewed the Finance Committee's recommendations and suggested that the top three firms be scheduled for interviews with the City Council. Councilmember Hansen stated her top three choices were the same as the Finance Committee's recommendation, but not necessarily in the same order. She would consider talking to the top 2 or 3. Councilmember Malone agreed with the rankings and suggested sending a thank you letter to the Finance Committee for their assistance in this matter. He felt six good firms had applied, and stated Casserly would be his top choice. Councilmember Malone moved, seconded by Councilmember Growe, to appoint Casserly as the City's financial consultant. .