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July 13, 2001 Emergency Council Meeting Minutes of money. Council Member Travis stated that Brimeyer, according to Mr. March was not the answer. Not specifically Brimeyer, a search finD. Council Member Broussard Vickers stated that if Staff could keep things afloat even for two (2) or three (3) weeks until Council needs to make that decision and review the quality of the applicants that are interested in the position, simply from the paper and League Bulletin. Council Member Broussard Vickers stated that individuals that are qualified for this position and are registered with these search firms are also probably reading the paper. Council Member Nelson stated that these firms take two (2) months to process so wherever Council starts, Council would be look two (2) months following same. Council Member Broussard Vickers stated that she did not anticipate filling the position for three (3) to four (4) months if Council was lucky. Council Member Nelson stated she has a real concern with that. Council Member Capra stated that a budget needed to be compiled by the middle of September, a preliminary budget. Council Member Broussard Vickers stated that Council needed to adopt a resolution approving a preliminary budget by September 14, 2001, if you set last year, which Council already know, we are at the right ball park. Council can always decrease same but cannot increase same. Council Member Broussard Vickers stated that she thought the City was well protected if Council sets the rate the same as last years. Council Member Travis stated that same is worst-case scenario. Council Member Broussard Vickers stated that Council works within their perimeters. Mayor Swedberg stated that he thought being that it is already July, mostly individuals, if they have families, have accepted positions and they try and move in the summer months. Mayor Swedberg felt that it would be wise to move quickly rather than waiting on this because Council may still be able to retain individuals prior to school commencing. Council Member Broussard Vickers stated that the City does not have requirements for residency requirement. Mayor Swedberg stated that he felt it was better to commence the process more quickly rather than it is to sit and wait on it. Council Member Broussard Vickers concurred but felt that an advertisement should be placed in next Sunday's paper and the League bulleting. Council Member Capra stated that she did not believe she was qualified to sort through all of the applications and interviewing consumes a large amount of time. Council Member Capra stated that she desired to have some one assist in the process and weed it down. That is the process Brimeyer assisted in with the hiring of Mr. March. The City went through several Administrators in a short period of time prior to acquiring Mr. March who was employed for five (5) years. Council Member Capra stated that at the time, Council made a decision no matter what that cost. Council Member Capra admitted that it does cost a lot of money to secure an executive search firm; however, there has been no transition for five (5) years, up until this point. Council Member Capra felt that same was worth a large amount of money. Council Member Nelson concurred. Council Member Capra stated that if the City is operating for three (3) months without a City Administrator what is being saved without expending salary, benefits and car allowance. Council Member Capra stated that she desired to apply same to securing an executive search :firm and desired to bring in some one who has experience looking through references and verifYing information. Council Member Capra stated that she would feel qualified if a professional reviewed all applicants and forwarded their top candidates. Page 7 of15