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City Council Regular Meeting— 04/24/06 DRAFT Minutes - Page 22 Ihlan moved, Kough seconded, freezing the hiring of a replacement for the Community Development Director position while conducting a review of the position. Councilmember Ihlan spoke in support of the motion; noting that with the City Manager pursuing other employment, a new city Manager may be in a better position to review positions and successors. Councilmember Kough spoke in support of the motion; adding his desire to discuss the salary range for the Community Development Director's position; as well as duties. Mayor Klausing opined that, the rationale for sound business practice to review every position when vacant may be prudent, rationale also existed for listening to the recommendation of the person hired to monitor the positions and day-to-day department and city-wide activities and duties. Mayor Klausing further opined that, rather than ignoring the City Manager's recommendation regarding the three new employees in the department and the need for supervision and continuity and providing a seasoned supervisor immediately, it may be more prudent to heed that recommendation. Mayor Klausing opined that, to-date, the Department Head hires performed by City Manager Beets have been exemplary employees for the City; and further opined that whether or not the City would need to hire a new City Manager, he was more comfortable with Mr. Beets making the hiring decision, knowing staff, rather than someone who was not familiar with current staff. Mayor Klausing noted that he would be voting in opposition to the motion. Councilmember Pust opined that, while not opposed to discussing the position description, she wasn't in favor of freezing it, and sought input as to whether the position should be restructured, and rationale for including an Assistant City Manager and related responsibilities in the job title. Councilmember Kough noted Councilmember Pust's