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Regular City Council Meeting Monday,July 22,2013 Page 36 Councilmember Willmus advised that his primary concern right now was the City Manager Search itself; and while recognizing the concerns of Mr. Trudgeon, they were secondary to him at this time. Councilmember Willmus opined that the City Council needed to take time now to figure out what it was looking for in a City Manager, which to him at this stage was paramount. Mayor Roe questioned if Councilmember Willmus was convinced that this could not be accomplished if a Search firm was selected and the timeframe extended. Councilmember Willmus reiterated his original statement that he preferred to hold off with the Search process until January 1, 2014, with consensus of Coun- cilmembers Laliberte and McGehee, and at that time decide on the direction wanted. Councilmember McGehee opined that the previous contractual relationship seemed to work well for the Community Development Department for a few months, and suggested that Mr. Trudgeon be tasked with considering that option under his personal supervision, allowing for further discussion at a future meeting in the near future. Not wishing to discount Mr. Trudgeon's comments or concerns, Councilmember Laliberte concurred with Councilmembers Willmus and McGehee to delay the Search process. Councilmember Laliberte noted that the City Council had made it clear in the past that they would be supportive of a more proactive approach to the Community Development Department; and expressed confidence in the con- tinued City Council support for that, not wanting to put that approach on hold. Councilmember Laliberte noted that the intent was to have Mr. Trudgeon serving in the Interim City Manager role through year-end. Mr. Trudgeon agreed that this was also his expectation; however, his only hesita- tion was based on extending that another 5-6 months while leaving the Communi- ty Development Department leaderless, while important, city-wide priorities re- mained in limbo as well. Willmus moved, Laliberte seconded, a motion NOT approving the contract with Springsted for City Manager Search services as proposed. Roll Call Ayes: McGehee;Willmus; Laliberte; Etten; and Roe. Nays:None. b. Appoint Commissioners Mayor Roe introduced the appointment process as detailed in the RCA dated July 22, 2013.