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ARISEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION-SEPTEMBER 15, 2008 20 <br /> City Administrator Moorse provided some information with options for this <br /> structure. He recommended a superintendent be used based on the current size of <br /> the City and its needs going forward. <br /> Councilmember Grant expressed concern with the work crew for the public <br /> works department and for its leadership. He asked why there were two supervisors <br /> for seven staff members. Councilmember Grant suggested the Council proceed <br /> with a working foreman or a lead in the public works department. <br /> The Council further discussed the differences between a foreman, lead and <br /> superintendent. <br /> Councilmember McClung stated in looking at the organizational structure he does <br /> see it as a bit management top heavy. He indicated he was in support of <br /> Councilmember Grant's comments. <br /> Mayor Harpstead explained there are career supervisor management positions and <br /> then there are management titles that have significant content responsibility in a <br /> strategic direction. <br /> Councilmember McClung understood but stated for the size of the City we don't <br /> have the luxury of having one designated management staff person for each <br /> department. <br /> Public Works Director Hoag indicated his staff feels a supervisor would be the <br /> desired position. He stated they feel it would be difficult to take direction from a <br /> union brother, or to clearly define the role between labor and management. <br /> City Administrator Moorse noted the public works operation would function best <br /> if the person providing scheduling and project coordination focused completely on <br /> this role versus the role of maintenance worker. He stated the parks, water, sewer, <br /> streets and storm sewer functions are all under the control of either a working <br /> foreman or a superintendent. <br /> Councilmember Grant asked that information be brought back to the Council <br /> showing how other communities of this size organize their public works <br /> department for comparison_ <br /> Mayor Harpstead stated the discussion at this point is between a supervisor and a <br /> working foreman. He questioned if a union foreman could be hired for the next 6-8 <br />