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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—JUNE 14, 2010 9 E. Public Works Superintendent Appointment City Administrator Patrick Klaers stated the Personnel Committee is requesting the Council consider appointing Joe Mooney to the Public Works Superintendant position starting at Step 6. Joe has been working as the Acting Public Works Foreman and has the skills to complete the job as a superintendent. The Personnel Committee would like to fill this position prior to hiring a Public Works Director. Mayor Harpstead indicated the Personnel Committee reviewed the recommendations of staff and the activities of the public works department before making this recommendation. He explained that Joe Mooney has 24 years of experience with the City and will provide great leadership for the City. Councilmember Holden added that Mr. Mooney understands the needs of the community and will fit well into this position. MOTION: Councilmember Holden moved and Councilmember Grant seconded a motion to Appoint Joe Mooney to the position of Public Works Superintendent at a starting salary of$63,018 which is Grade 8, Step 6 of the City's compensation system. Councilmember McClung felt Joe Mooney did a fine job working for the City but would have liked for the Council to have further discussion on this issue before being brought forward for Council approval. He stated his opposition did not reflect on Mr. Mooney's work history with the City in any way. Councilmember Grant agreed with Councilmember McClung's comments. The City did change direction with this hire, given the recent resignation of the Public Works Director. He preferred the City hire from the top down, but he would support the appointment this evening. Mayor Harpstead agreed the direction did change, which was out of the Council's control. He stated the new City Administrator proposed the recommendation for the Personnel Committee to consider and he was ready to move forward with the appointment. F. Advertise for Public Works Maintenance Worker City Administrator Klaers stated that at the March 15, 2010 worksession meeting the Council discussed the Public Works maintenance staffing and workload. Part of that discussion focused on the eighth maintenance position which was then referred to the Personnel Committee for further review. The Personnel Committee is recommending the Public Works staffing include a Public Works Superintendent and an eighth worker.