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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION - FEBRUARY 26, 2007 7 Councilmember Holden asked if the staffing needs indicated on the budget are meant to be a full time equivalent (FTE). She asked if the $150,000 budgeted would be enough for the positions needed. City Administrator Wolfe replied staff is still trying to flesh out the role and the time required. Community Development Director Barton stated this was the best estimate at the time for what was needed for project management. City Administrator Wolfe indicated she enVlSlons it would be one FTE equivalent plus consulting services from someone who has done a great deal of economic development project management or had the expertise needed. Mayor Harpstead said it is important to say the projected is structured and designed for success. He indicated he would like City Administrator Wolfe to have the time to think this through. City Administrator Wolfe stated there is wording about what CRR would pay for that needed to be reviewed by CRR. Councilmember McClung pointed out that what is needed is someone who could focus on everything that needs to be completed within a specific time period. Mayor Harpstead stated the City would not hire a full time project manager. Councilmember McClung stated he would like to see this fleshed out more. City Administrator Wolfe replied it is difficult because she did not have a final plan on this aspect and could not get into the specifics yet. Councilmember McClung stated that it is a huge task to manage this project. City Administrator Wolfe asked Council to keep in mind that it is a large project and would impact the community. She stated she knows how other cities are managing growth and is looking at their models as reference for Arden Hills. City Administrator Wolfe stated she is looking to add staff and a consultant. She provided the scope leading up to closing or an MDA. Mayor Harpstead stated the budget is a good first cut. City Administrator Wolfe stated she is comfortable with the numbers at this point and because there is no other proj ect like this, it would need to be managed as we progress. Mayor Harpstead pointed out that City Administrator Wolfe would work out more of the plan for the Council. City Administrator Wolfe indicated she is comfortable with wording in agreement concerning the budget. She stated that the City being effective in project management is as important to CRR as it is to the City.