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ARDEN HILLS SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL-DECEMBER 10 2009 6 2. TRANSITION PROCESS DISCUSSION(continued) Councilmember Holden admitted that the City was in a great position for hiring as the pool of candidates could be increasing and suggested that the posting be completed by the beginning of January. Mayor Harpstead noted he would follow up with Jerry Filla about the Sharon Klump situation and questioned who would be willing to interview recruiters on behalf of the City. Councilmember McClung stated he would be available for these interviews. Mayor Harpstead suggested that the recruiters provide the City with a proposal that could be reviewed by Council on December 21 St. The rate, process, availability and perspective schedule should all be discussed within the proposal. Councilmember Grant indicated he would review the job description and draft a new one before the next meeting. Mayor Harpstead explained if the Council reviewed the proposals on December 21St the job posting may be done the middle of January. - Councilmember Holden questioned where the job description would be posted. Mayor Harpstead noted the job was posted a bit broader than the League of Minnesota Cities last time. He did not recall how this was completed. Councilmember McClung suggested that this be discussed with the recruiter in that the City was open to a broader list of candidates than just those with City upper management experience. Mayor Harpstead asked if the City was interested in interviewing candidates from out of state. Councilmember Holden stated then the City would be responsible for flying people in and paying for relocation expenses. She was not in favor of this and suggested the City seek local candidates where information on them is well known. Councilmember Grant agreed.