1B, Public Works Maintenance Staffing & Workload

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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION-SEPTEMBER 1572008 21 months at which time a reevaluation could be done_ Mayor Harpstead indicated the budget could be preserved for a supervisor, but would get the public works department through the winter season_ He asked if this would work for the next 8 months. Councilmember Homes questioned why another superintendent was not hired when Jim Peron retired. She felt it was unfair to change the position at this time. Public Works Director Hoag stated they are doing everything possible to keep up with the work load because they are functioning as a crew of eight. Councilmember Hoiden stated that she was unaware that Jim Peron was management because he was always in the field working. She indicated the Council may need to revisit the information before hiring occurs. Councilmember Holden expressed concern that the crew was down a member and how this would affect the City. Councilmember Holmes explained if there was not enough work for the crew to do during the winter this may need to be reevaluated. Mayor Harpstead questioned if staff should proceed with nine union positions. Public Works Director Hoag stated the union has been contacted and is willing to allow for an interim superintendent or seasonal hire but would need a sunset date. Mayor Harpstead expressed concern about setting precedence with a three year contract with the union. Councilmember Grant asked for further information on how cities of similar size in the metro area operate their public works department. City Administrator Moorse stated he would gather this information. The Council directed staff to gather additional organizational structure public works department information and to forward this on to Council for discussion at a future meeting. MOTION: There was a motion by Councilmember Grant and second by Councilmember McClung to continue the meeting past 10:00 p.m. by