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ARDEN HILLS SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL-DECEMBER 10 2009 7 2. TRANSITION PROCESS DISCUSSION(continued) Mayor Harpstead questioned if the Council would entertain aone-day drive as the perimeter allowed for the candidates. Councilmember McClung indicated he did not want the potential caliper of the candidates to be limited by location. Councilmember Holden stated Arden Hills was a city of 9,000 people and understood the need for the right person. She indicated she would like the candidates to remain local. Mayor Harpstead questioned if the Council would be in favor of entertaining out of state candidates if they were willing to pay their own travel expenses. The Council was in favor with this scenario and reiterated they were not in favor of funding travel or relocation expenses. Mayor Harpstead set a tentative application date as January 22"d. Counci*lmeniber Grant suggested this not be set until after speaking with a - recruiter. Mayor Harpstead indicated he would like to see the Council be proactive in setting a date to have the recruiter meet the City's timeline. Councilmember McClung stated he would like to see the hiring process move rather aggressively, but stated he would like to seek input and advice from the recruiter before confirming any dates. Councilmember Holden felt that January 22"d was a reasonable date. Councilmember McClung suggested the Council focus on the long-term position and hiring for this position before discussing the short-term interim position. Councilmember Holden and Mayor Harpstead agreed. Mayor Harpstead further reviewed a potential hiring timeline with the Council. After reviewing the suggested steps it was noted the process could take roughly three months before a contract could be negotiated.