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July 13, 200 I Emergency Council Meeting Minutes Council Member Broussard Vickers requested that within the search firms quote she would like to know if candidate comes to Council, Council refers them to the search firm what the dollar figure would be for same. Mayor Swedberg stated what are the options they can provide as well as fees. Council Member Nelson stated that she e-mailed a firm due to the mct that she found the firm first and she had yet to receive a response. She would contacting them by telephone; however was concerned in regards to proceeding forward prior to Council's consensus. Council Member Broussard Vickers also requested how each firm would handle the situation if Council found their own candidate/bailout obligation. Council Member Nelson stated that two members of Staff requested that she bring forward their recommendations for the vacant Administrator position. Ms. Lien suggests Ms. Ry-Chel Gaustad, Mr. Paul suggested Ruth from the City of Hilltop. Council Member Nelson stated that Ruth was runner up when Mr. March was hired, Mr. PaIzer also suggested Mr. Mike Erickson who is currently employed at the City of Hugo. Mr. PaIzer is fumiliar with Mr. Erickson through an interview process and Mr. Erickson has been a speaker at the League Conference. Council Member Broussard Vickers stated that all Council Members need to review what has been forwarded to the City in this regard. Staff should be directed to forward telephone calls, mail, e-mail, etc. to all Council members. Council Member Broussard Vickers stated lets see what we get from free advertisement (word of mouth). Council Member Broussard Vickers stated that Council may be able to ascertain the quality of applicants that are received during the next week and a half and then decide whether to expand their search on their own. Mayor Swedberg suggested the possibility of an outreach notice. Council Member Nelson stated that Council needed to determine the desired candidate and stated that the executive search firms provide same. Council Member Nelson questioned the possibility of discussing the appointment of an interim City Administrator because several Staff members questioned same. Council Member Travis questioned whether there were recommendations from Staff in this area. Council Member Nelson stated no and questioned whether others had received any. Council Member Capra reported that several members had concerns over who would be in charge. Council Member Capra stated that their primary concerns were regarding a vacation day, if they have a problem. Council Member Nelson questioned Mr. McPherson whether he had a preference. Mr. McPherson stated that between Mr. Palzer and Mr. Cook they have a large amount of experience, Ms. Bender has been here how long. Ms. Bender stated two and a half (2 1/2) years. Mr. McPherson stated that current Staff could handle basically any issue and if there were an issue they could not handle they would contact Council. Mayor Swedberg stated that if they have a problem or if they have a problem they do not normally scope how does Council desire them handle same. Council Member Nelson stated that Mr. Hoeft suggested if Council desires to hire a temporary Administrator in the interim, same would only need to be part time consultant and "manage the Staff" and day to day details would be handled by City Staff, City Engineer and City Attorney. Council Member Nelson stated that Mr. Hoeft did add not Council because in both Mr. Hoeft's opinion and in hers, then Council would have a mess. Council could appoint a Page 9 of 15