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RHRA Meeting <br />Minutes – Monday, August 29, 2016 <br />Page 18 <br /> <br /> <br />Ms. Collins agreed, noting the City of Shoreview using such an “on call” <br />consulting scenario, setting aside a certain amount of funds allowing for <br />various consultants to provide a wide range of expertise. <br /> <br />While understanding previous staff positions, Member Laliberte asked if the <br />roles were known for the proposed reconfiguration in the office as well as <br />interaction in and with the community. <br /> <br />Ms. Collins advised that, depending on the option chosen by the REDA, those <br />job descriptions would be returned to the REDA and City Council for vetting, <br />and referenced Attachment C for some of those comparison examples. <br /> <br />Mayor Roe noted the variables for supervisory employees running overall <br />programs, and the day-to-day operational work of the organization. <br /> <br />Member Willmus asked if other efficiencies were possible or had been <br />explored by staff (e.g. legal counsel) to bring those services together between <br />this body and the City Council. <br /> <br />Ms. Collins suggested all programs and services could use such a review, and <br />offered to work with City Manager Trudgeon on those efforts if so directed. <br /> <br />Mr. Trudgeon asked if the intent was to align legal services for the City <br />Council and EDA, noting he was in the middle of contract negotiations at this <br />time. Not to say those services couldn’t be evaluated or reviewed, Mr. <br />Trudgeon noted the specialties of EDA legal council versus general municipal <br />attorney services. <br /> <br />McGehee moved, Willmus seconded, adoption of REDA Resolution No. 2, <br />entitled, “A Resolution Adopting a Tax Levy in 2016, Collectible in 2017; <br />adopting not-to-exceed Option B; amended at $365,585, removing $200,000 <br />from the multi-family acquisition fund. <br /> <br />No one appeared for public comment related to this item. <br /> <br />Member McGehee spoke in support of this option based on her previous <br />comments, and concerns with staffing and the newness of the REDA, and need <br />to rely on consultants for some of that expertise at this point. <br /> <br />Member Willmus spoke in support of this preliminary budget. However, as <br />final determinations are made, Member Willmus stated his need to look at <br />additional information from staff more closely as to realignment and–job <br />categories/classifications were intended moving forward. <br /> <br /> <br />