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Regular City Council Meeting Thursday, May 16,2013 Page 5 that of the HRA given their inexperience with such a project. In terms of the HRA function, Councilmember McGehee opined that it appeared to be very well organized and well-run; however, she further opined that the other portion of his role with development was not necessarily as well positioned, particularly the housing portion. Councilmember McGehee opined that she preferred to see Mr. Trudgeon and his team continue to focus on that development aspect to ensure the Dale Street project and process was remained as their top priority, since it was a first for the community; and to continue working aggressively on the Twin Lakes Redevelopment, now that the zoning and Wal-Mart portions are in place. Coun- cilmember McGehee noted that the major Twin lakes discussions hadn't even yet begun, and opined that it was a big deal for the community, and required someone to work effectively with developers; and expressed her interest in Mr. Trudgeon continuing to concentrate on that aspect of his job. Councilmember McGehee opined that Mr. Trudgeon had a personality that was wonderfully well-suited to the job he's currently performing, specifically working with developers; and ques- tioned if there was anyone else in the Community Development Department who could fill that particular role at this time. Councilmember Laliberte advised that she had taken time to speak to four(4) City Department Heads earlier today to determine their interest in the interim and per- manent positions; and opined that Mr. Trudgeon was a great choice for the City of Roseville in either role. As she was also aware of someone else interested in the permanent position, Councilmember Laliberte advised that, therefore, she would not want to give anyone an edge for the permanent position. Having recently par- ticipated on an executive search committee in her job, Councilmember Laliberte noted that there had been two internal candidates and the entire process had not worked out well; and she was very cognizant of trying to avoid that type of situa- tion for the City and its staff. Councilmember Willmus opined that Councilmember Laliberte had raised a good point, and stated that he had also talked to Public Works Director Duane Schwartz, Finance Chris Director Miller, and Community Development Director Patrick Trudgeon when first entering into this process, as he sought someone who could take on this role and be a good caretaker for the City during the interim. Councilmember Willmus advised that he had not found any of them with an overwhelming passion to take on that role; however, he offered his support of Mr. Trudgeon on an interim basis. Regarding the initiatives spoken of by Coun- cilmember McGehee, Councilmember Willmus concurred that there was a vital role to be played in those initiatives on the part of the HRA and Community De- velopment Department staff, as well as on the part of the City Manager. Coun- cilmember Willmus opined that it was vital that the City Manager be involved in a number of those initiatives, and further opined that Mr. Trudgeon was well-suited to fulfill that role from both perspectives.