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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—FEBRUARY 10, 2025 11 <br /> City Administrator Jagoe reported Councilmembers have previously expressed an interest in <br /> being part of the interview panel for certain positions at City Hall; currently no Councilmembers <br /> are slated to be on the interview panel for this position. Should Council want to designate <br /> Councilmembers to attend, they should do so with this authorization. The Lead positions were <br /> included in the 2025 Adopted Budget, with Salary and Benefits totaling $252,489 for the two <br /> positions, which was approximated to start on January 1st, 2025. Based on the pay scale for the <br /> Lead positions in the amended union contract, the actual costs will result in savings for 2025 <br /> anticipated salaries. <br /> Councilmember Holden asked if the Lead individuals would be working in the field doing the <br /> same job they were doing now, with additional responsibilities. <br /> Public Works Director/City Engineer Swearingen reported this was the case. He indicated the <br /> maintenance workers would have a Lead title but would be required to be out in the field. He <br /> commented further on how the utility lead would remain part of the workforce. <br /> Mayor Grant inquired if staff would be coming back to the Council requesting additional staff to <br /> complete utility work. <br /> Public Works Director/City Engineer Swearingen explained in July when he presented the <br /> needs now table,there were three phases and noted Phase 2 included streets lead and an additional <br /> maintenance worker, but he anticipated these positions would not need to be considered to start <br /> until 2026 or 2027. A recommendation to Council will be provided likely around July of this year, <br /> 2025. <br /> MOTION: Councilmember Holden moved and Councilmember Rousseau seconded a <br /> motion to Authorize Recruitment of Public Works Parks Lead and Utilities <br /> Lead Positions. The motion carried (5-0). <br /> 10. PUBLIC HEARINGS <br /> None. <br /> 12. UNFINISHED BUSINESS <br /> None. <br /> 13. COUNCIL COMMENTS <br /> Councilmember Rousseau welcomed City Administrator Jagoe to her new position and thanked <br /> her for her efforts on behalf of the City. <br /> Councilmember Rousseau thanked Rob Williams for his service on the EDC. <br /> Councilmember Rousseau reported NYFS would be holding their annual luncheon on <br /> Wednesday, May 14 at 11:30 a.m. <br /> Councilmember Weber commented on the recent Planning Commission meeting noting the <br /> group received a presentation from HKGi on the updated zoning code. He anticipated the City <br />