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ARDEN HILLS SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL-DECEMBERIO 2009 4 2. TRANSITION PROCESS DISCUSSION(continued) Councilmember Holden indicated there may be a conflict of interest with Sharon Klump due to a previous situation involving their dog in the City. Councilmember Grant agreed the Council could not complete this process without assistance. Mayor Harpstead suggested that a Councilmember or two interview several recruiters and see which would work best for the City. Councilmember McClung indicated he felt the City should use a recruiter and find out what they can do for the City of Arden Hills. Councilmember Holden questioned if the Council was interested in speaking with Melinda Coleman. Councilmember Grant stated this may be a good starting point. Councilmember McClung explained that in hindsight he would have thrown out the entire batch of candidates and went out to the market a second time. Mayor Harpstead indicated he has learned a lot over the past year and a half as to what the City is missing in a quality City Administrator. He explained that he would have a different set of criteria than he did from the last hiring process. Mayor Harpstead then reviewed the criteria he would like to see the new City Administrator exemplify in this position. The main areas of concern were experience in managing staff is critical, along with communication, follow up and leadership from experience. Mayor Harpstead noted that Melinda Coleman may not have the experience the City needs at this time as she is not managing staff. Councilmember McClung stated he hoped the Council had learned from the past experience and could take from it the knowledge needed to find a proper candidate to administer the City going forward. He indicated he created a similar list to the Mayor's on who the City should seek and hire.