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July 13, 2001 Emergency Council Meeting Minutes capacity is not eligible for the position, but rather hired in the sole capacity of managing staff during the interim period. Council Member Nelson reported that she had spoken with City Attorney, Mr. Jim Hoeft who agreed with the utilization of any executive search firm on the list provided by the LMC. Mr. Hoeft stated that Council had two (2) choices during the interim period, one would be to appoint a current staff member in the acting capacity or the hiring of a temporary, interim City Administrator who would be a part time consultant who would manage staff; etc. Council Member Nelson stated that Mr. Hoeft recommended several individuals that would be interested in the temporary interim City Administrator position. Ms. Hoeft stated that currently, both individuals are employed part time with the City of Columbia Heights. Council Member Nelson stated that the individuals were Mr. Randy Schumacher and Mr. Mark Nagel Council Member Nelson stated that she had spoken with Mr. Schumacher and found him to be helpful. Mr. Schumacher was also aware of two individuals that were between positions who may be interested in same. Council Member Broussard Vickers stated that Mr. Schumacher was the previous Lino Lakes City Administrator. Council Member Nelson stated she was unaware of Mr. Schumacher or any of the other individuals. Council Member Travis questioned whether there was any member of Staff interested in the position, interim or permanent. Council Member Nelson stated she did not believe anyone on Staff was qualified for the position. Council Member Travis stated that he did not believe there needed to be much qualification for the interim period. Council Member Nelson stated that the interim position would not and that is a possibility, or having two (2) individuals. Council Member Capra stated that her concern was that currently the City is under staffed and unable to keep up with daily responsibilities, summer vacations, etc. Council Member Capra questioned whether there was enough support in the office currently and if someone gains more responsibilities, even in an interim situation. Council Member Capra believes personally the City is short staffed, even with Mr. March employed. Ms. Capra stated that the City needs additional Staff in clerking or answering the phone. Ms. Capra questioned the feelings of Clerkffreasurer, Ms. Teresa Bender. Ms. Bender stated that as they had spoken previously, the City is under staffed and an additional individual to answer the telephone, assist customers at the window was needed. Ms. Bender also stated that she had spoken with Building Official/Public Works Director Mr. Paul Palzer in regards to an interim individual. Mr. palzer stated that in his opinion current Staff could do without an interim. Ms. Bender stated that she believed that current Staff could assist residents with questions, if Staff is unable to complete same, Staff can utilize the assistance of the City Engineer and the City Attorney. Ms. Bender felt that depending on the length of the interim period, Staff could operate the City efficiently. Ms. Bender did request that if this avenue was taken that Council consider the hiring of an individual to answer the telephone, assist customer at the window, issue permits, etc. Staff has been battling with Ms. Lien assisting the Parks and Recreation Committee and how much time same consumes and takes away from her day-to-day responsibilities, Ms. Sweeney assisting the Economic Development Committee (EDC) and how much time same Page 3 of 15