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City Council Regular Meeting — O1/31/05 DRAFT Minutes - Page 20 related to expected service levels. Mayor Klausing spoke against the motion, noting that this discussion didn't come up during the budget process, even though elimination of other positions (i.e., custodial and maintenance staff) was not supported by City Council consensus. Mayor Klausing again voiced his concern regarding no prior public hearing of such an action; no previous discussion; and no staff report provided for Council consideration of this proposed motion. Councilmember Ihlan spoke against the motion, noting that the position would be filled on a probationary level; and was a supervisory position with no alternatives available for filing from within. Councilmember Schroeder noted that given the number of unknowns, it didn't seem prudent to hire a permanent position, later to have to eliminate the position; that it wasn't fair to the employee and they're expectations of the job. Councilmember Kough opined that a temporary appointment to manage the workload seemed to make sense; and spoke in support of the motion. Roll Call Ayes: Kough and Schroeder. Nays: Maschka, Ihlan and Klausing. 17. Freeze on All Hiring Until Arbitration Negotiations are Concluded Kough moved, Schroeder seconded, directing staff to place a freeze on all hiring in the City until the arbitration negotiations are concluded. Mayor Klausing requested comment from City Manager Beets. City Manager Beets responded that the City currently was in the process of interviewing for three vacancies: one Skating Center Superintendent's position; and two Police Officer positions. City Manager Beets was unable to determine the timeline for the arbitration process, but anticipated it would be several months. Hiring Freeze Until Arbitration Negotiations are Concluded