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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION-O TOBER 19 2009 6 D. Public Works Supervision and Staffing City Administrator Moorse presented the City Council with information on the public works supervision and staffing model. He noted staff would like to bring forward to Council a recommendation regarding the public works supervisory structure. Discussion ensued regarding a public works superintendent position versus a working foreman, and continuing with a working foreman position to provide the necessary supervision in the public works department. Public Works Director Hoag added that he has been reluctant to consider the working foreman position and felt the superintendent was necessary. However, the foreman provides more options that wouldn't be available with a superintendent. Mayor Harpstead questioned the cost differences between the two positions. Public Works Director Hoag noted the base salary on the foreman was less but stated they were eligible for overtime. The superintendent position was not eligible for overtime. Mayor Harpstead indicated that he would like the public works department to continue advancing storm water pond maintenance. He felt there was an opportunity in this area. Public Works Director Hoag agreed stating at this time there was not the resources but understood the needs in this area. Discussion ensued regarding the storm water pond maintenance. Councilmember Holden questioned if temporary help could be hired each spring through October to reduce the need for overtime. Public Works Director Hoag explained this was an option but that some specialized work would still need to be completed by our union staff. Mayor Harpstead suggested the public works department consider ways to reduce overtime and create management scorecards to review the performance of the department.