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<br /> . <br /> , <br /> I <br /> Memorandum, Community Development Director Position . <br /> Page Two <br /> December 4, 1998 <br /> CITY OF ARDEN IDLLS <br /> PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION <br /> ADV ANT AGES AND DlSADV ANT AGES FROM 12/1198 MEETING <br /> Option 1 - Parks Director Position <br /> 1. Advantagl!s <br /> . Easier to re-hire <br /> . Better Experience; abilities in writing, researching and communications with public <br /> . Dedicated Arden Hills staff representing our needs <br /> . Economy of time <br /> . Community response & involvement higher <br /> . Better suited for future TCAAP activities <br /> . Cost savings .from the CDD position <br /> 2, Disadvantages <br /> . Loss ofCDD responsibilities <br /> . Impact on other staff workload - <br /> . What happens ifno TCAAP? -- <br /> Option 2 - Parks Plannl!r Position <br /> 1. Advantages <br /> . Cost Savings .from CDD and Parks Director positions <br /> . As entry level position, turnover is likely allowing City to re-evaluate in the fUture <br /> . The lack of current TCAAP projects allows for better utilization of skills <br /> 2. Disadvantagl!s <br /> . Lessor chance of finding ability to effectively represent Parks Department within the <br /> community <br /> . Ability to hire experienced individual <br /> . Loss ofCDD responsibilities <br /> . Impact on other staff workload <br /> Option 3 - Joint Park Department <br /> 1. Advantagl!s <br /> . Economies of Scale (TCAAP, Community Center, Broader programming) <br /> . Allows for re-allocation of city priorities, staffing and funding <br /> - <br /> ... <br />