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Regular City Council Meeting Monday, February 24, 2014 Page 25 Councilmember Willmus offered his personal appreciation as well, in addition to Mr. Schwartz' acknowledgment and explanation. Councilmember Willmus noted the previous discussion regarding the purchase and application of more ice control materials than during a typical year, and how the crew was attempting to stretch materials and funds as much as possible; and that the unusual circumstances in no way should reflect on staff. Councilmember Willmus opined that this should be spread to the community to make known this abnormal series of events being ex- perienced throughout the city, state and county. Councilmember Laliberte recognized staff as well; and noted her receipt of a phone call about a mailbox knocked down during plowing by the City, and by the time the caller had returned home from work, City staff had already acknowl- edged the mishap and had the box back up, which the resident was very apprecia- tive of. Councilmember McGehee expressed appreciation for the City's plowing com- pared to other jurisdictions, in spite of the problems experienced and conditions beyond their control. e. Approve Contract for City Manager Position Mayor Roe deferred this discussion to the City Manager Performance Review subcommittee comprised of Councilmembers Willmus and Etten, with assistance from the City Attorney to provide their final negotiations with Mr. Trudgeon to serve as the Roseville City Manager. Councilmember Etten referenced the draft City Manager Employment Agreement (Attachment A) provided in the agenda packet, resulting from several in-person meetings as well as e-mail exchanges and refinements to the contract. Coun- cilmember Etten opined that the resulting document represented the best interests of Mr. Trudgeon and the City, and addressed points of view of both parties, meet- ing at a midline compromise and preserving respect for and security for Mr. Trudgeon in the employment process and more security and less long-term liabil- ity for the City than that experienced with his predecessor. Councilmember Willmus concurred; and advised that City Attorney Gaughan had kept the subcommittee aware of the positions and perspectives of other Coun- cilmembers throughout the process, and that they had been taken into considera- tion as well during the negotiations. At the request of Mayor Roe, Mr. Trudgeon advised that he found the proposed contract acceptable and that it provided the best balance to protect him and the City; with compromises providing a happy median; and expressed his support of the contract before the City Council.