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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION--JULY 1% 2010 10 2.F Community Survey (continued) Finance Director Iverson stated she would have this information through second quarter for the Council to review at the next meeting. She noted that no invoices have been paid to Decision Resources. Councilmember McClung indicated a brief survey would be appropriate but felt it could wait until 2011. Councilmember Holden agreed to budget the survey for 2011. Mayor Harpstead estimated that the survey could not be completed until next March, April or May given the fact it should hold off until after elections and Christmas. He suggested that the new Council be advised on this issue as well. G. Community Development Director City Administrator Klaers stated a Personnel Committee meeting was held this afternoon. Councilmember Holmes was in attendance as the Mayor was not available. As the Council was well aware, Community Development Director Lehnhoff will be leaving the City. At this time, staff will be updating the job description and have this on the agenda for approval next Monday. He explained an ad will be placed with the League's website and with several professional associations. The same process will be followed that was used for the Public Works Director. Staff hopes to fill the position and make a recommendation to Council within three months. The application deadline will be August 9, 2010. Mayor Har stead suggested the application deadline be extended beyond August 9tn. Finance Director Iverson stated the date could easily be extended. City Administrator Klaers indicated the hiring process for the Public Works Director did go smoothly and quickly. He explained the timeline could be extended an additional week. 1. COUNCIL COMMENTS AND REQUESTS (CONTINUED) Councilmember McClung commented he may be asked to vote on the 2011 fire department budget at an upcoming meeting. He stated it may be delayed to September. The 2011 staffing plan adds people Monday through Thursday night from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Four different options and four different budgets were provided for review. Plan A, would be 6 additional fire fighters Monday through Thursday from 5:00-10:00 p.m. for 12 months would cost an additional $76,000. This was a 9.12% increase over the 2010 budget. Plan B, would be 6 additional fire fighters Monday through Thursday from 5:00-9:00 p.m. for 12 months would cost an additional $60,800, which was a 7.92%budget increase.