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July 13. 2001 Emergency Council Meeting Minutes Council Member Travis questioned whether Council Member Capra felt that advertising on Council's own was worth a try. Council Member Capra stated that she did not know; however, that salary and benefits that would be saved during the hiring process could be applied to an executive search firm and she considered it an overwhelming task to review resumes, applications and she did not feel qualified to complete same. Council Member Capra stated that she felt comfortable assisting in the interview process. Council Member Capra stated that she believed an advertisement should be placed in the paper and the results should be forwarded to a firm. Council Member Nelson stated that if an executive search firm is hired, they would advertise on their own. Council Member Nelson stated that several search finns that work with government work with non-profit agencies and the do apply a non-profit fee schedule for same. Council Member Nelson stated that she had been employed as a Human Resource Director for ten (10) years, interviewed hundreds of people and felt that she is not qualified on this level and did not believe any one else was either on this level. Council Member Nelson felt that advertising in the paper would be a waste of very valuable time and need to have a professional search firm due to the fact that this is the most important staff position within the City. Council Member Nelson felt that everything hinges on this position, including every staff member, his or her salaries and livelihood...it is too important of a position. Council Member Nelson stated that she would not be in favor of placing an advertisement in the paper and going the least expensive route and she would be happy with any ofthe finns. Council Member Capra questioned Mr. Hoeft's comments. Council Member Nelson stated that Mr. Hoeft supported the hiring of an executive search firm and stated that Brimeyer was popular in the Twin Cities and the other two (2) finns were also good. Council Member Nelson stated that the three (3) firms were located in Roseville, St. Louis Park and Hopkins. Council Member Nelson stated that she personally like DMG- Maximus in Roseville based on what she read from their web site and that they are based on government individuals. Council Member Broussard Vickers questioned obtaining quotes from the three (3) finns. Council Member Nelson stated that she thought they should obtain same from more than one (1) firm. Mayor Swedberg stated that his schedule is booked for the month of August. Council Member Nelson stated that these finns complete all of the preliminary work. Council Member Broussard Vickers questioned whether the three (3) finns should be present and the next Council meeting. Council concurred. Council Member Broussard Vickers stated that typically Council would have some contingencies if the person does not stay; a portion of the fee is refunded. Council Member Capra requested that Council Member Nelson contact the three (3) finns and arrange for them to submit a proposal or appear at Council's next meeting. Same was the consensus of Council. Council Member Travis stated that he would still like to try finding an individual on Council's own. Council Member Capra disagreed and did not feel qualified. Hanna, The Hugionan, questioned whether the meeting was being cablecasted. The Mayor stated that a cable operator was not secured for the meeting and same is being audio recorded. Ms. Bender stated that word of mouth travels quickly amongst municipalities and position availability. Mayor Swedberg stated people may submit letters of interest Page 8 of15