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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION—AUGUST 16, 2010 5 2.B 2011 Budget/CIP (continued) Finance Director Iverson explained there was a proposed levy increase of 3.4% with all budget increases as stated within the budget book at this time. The number would decrease if the Council made decreases. Mayor Harpstead suggested the Council now address the total budget, since the personnel issues have been discussed. Councilmember Grant stated he did not recall discussing additional personnel for the finance department. Finance Director Iverson indicated this had not yet been discussed by the Council as a group, but several Councilmembers had discussions with her and the City Administrator. The numbers were included just to show the Council how it would affect the budget. Councilmember Holden suggested the additional finance staff member as this department seemed to be behind. She felt the additional staff would greatly benefit the City and allow this department to catch up. Mayor Harpstead explained he would be reluctant to add another staff member to this department. He felt neighboring cities had similar finance systems and a joint powers arrangement could be established to share one half of the position. He questioned how many hours the current interns were working. Finance Director Iverson indicated one intern works about 40 hours per week while the other works between 10-20 hours per week. City Administrator Klaers stated the finance department did have a need in the short term, but long term the City may not have the need. He suggested the Council consider a one year contract for this position. Councilmember Holmes suggested the Personnel Committee discuss this further and potentially put Sue into a Finance Director/Assistant City Administrator position for the City. Councilmember Holden asked who was completing human resource tasks at this time. Finance Director Iverson indicated she was handling human resources. City Administrator Klaers stated there was no one individual that handled all of the human resources at this time. He indicated the Deputy Clerk did not have the experience necessary to complete all of the Human Resource tasks. Typically the City Administrator does not handle these tasks but makes recommendations to Council. Currently Sue is the only one with the experience and skill set to supervise these functions. Councilmember McClung commented he was uncomfortable with this discussion in that this issue should have come before the Council prior to the budget discussion. He felt an organizational chart of the City should be reviewed further.