1B, Public Works Maintenance Staffing & Workload

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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION-SEPTEMBER 15,2008 19 Mayor Harpstead indicated the issue may be one of capacity within the organization_ He stated he would have Liked to have seen more progress in police and fire services with a joint powers push back and more responsibility assumed by the City. Mayor Harpstead noted a position like the deputy clerk could afford the other individuals the capacity to work on bigger projects. He stated he was in favor of this position moving forward_ Councilmember Grant questioned the need for an assistant city administrator and deputy city clerk. Mayor Harpstead noted they did each have their own focus and that with both on staff, the assistant city administrator would be able to focus on larger issues for the City that have fallen by the wayside. - Mayor Harpstead questioned if the TCA.AP project management should be brought back in house. Further discussion ensued regarding the role staff could take with TCAAP but at this time, the City would continue contracting services with Ehlers & Associates. Councilmember Holden asked if the current city staff was at capacity. City Administrator Moorse stated this was the case. Councilmember McClung agreed that the City staff was at capacity and that the personnel added would assist the City moving forward. He indicated nothing was being constricted or taken away from the residents. Mayor Harpstead questioned what the implementation strategy would be for the proposed organizational structure. City Administrator Moorse stated he would like to more clarify what the responsibilities of each director and set goats based on those responsibilities_ It was the consensus of the City Council to direct staff to greater define the position descriptions/responsibilities and that this information be brought back to Council Further discussion ensued regarding the supervisory piece of the public works department organization.