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include research, meeting with housing developers to review ordinances and regulations and reviewing specific site plans. Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor of Arts degree in Urban/City Planning, Business Administration or Public Administration or a related field, plus one to two years of planning experience in the public sector. The 2003 Salary range for this position would.be $42,740-$53,425. As we are half way through the year, this position will cost approximately $28,000, which includes salary benefits and workers' compensation insurance. Funding will be from the General Fund. It is anticipated that this position will be funded in part by franchise fees from the fourth quarter of 2003 and also from billable time as work is performed on the Town Center and other billable projects. An amended, balanced budget reflecting all changes approved by consensus at l;he April 29, 2003 meeting will be presented for adoption at a future meeting. Motion by Councilmember Kurak, seconded by Councilmember Pearson, to recommend that the City Council authorize staff to begin the recruitment process for a Civil Engineer II position and an Associate Planner position. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Cook, Councilmembers Kurak, and Pearson. Case #8: Consider Ending Probationary Period for Paid On-Call Fire Fighters Interim Human Resources Manager Reed stated that in early 2002, the City conducted a recruitment process for paid on-call fire fighters. On May 9, 2002, nine individuals began employment with the City as paid on-call fire fighters. The following individuals have successfully completed their one-year probationary period including all necessary training: Timothy Bergerson, Chad Fossum, Daniel Johnson, Matthew Kohner, Dustin Lemke, Roger Peterson, David Rollins and Brian Wetterlind. Based on satisfactory completion of the one-year probationary period, staff recommends that the following individuals be retained as paid on-call fire fighters effective May 9, 2003. Motion by Councilmember Kurak, seconded by Councilmember Pearson, to recommend that the City Council adopt a resolution ending the probationary period and granting status as paid on call fire fighters effective may 9, 2003 for Timothy Bergerson, Chad Fossum, Daniel Johnson, Matthew Kohner, Dustin Lemke, Roger Peterson, David Rollins, and Brian Wetterlind. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Cook, Councilmembers Kurak, and Pearson. Case #7: Authorize Hiring of Human Resources Manager Assistant City Administrator Nelson stated that at its regular meeting of January 14, 2003, City Council accepted the resignation of Patrick Leadens from the fulltime position of Human Resources Manager and authorized a recruitment process to fill the vacant position. A recruitment process was conducted with the assistance of Labor Relations and Associates, as authorized by City Council on February 11, 2003. Applications were reviewed by Labor Relations and Associates and ten candidates were interviewed by the Assistant City Administrator, the Fire Chief/Public Works Director, and the Police Chief. Second interviews were conducted by the City Administrator and the Assistant City Administrator. Based on the City Administrator's and the panel's review, staff recommended hiring Gi¥onna Reed for the position of Human Resource Manager. Ms. Reed has been serving in as the Interim Human Personnel Committee/May 13, 2003 Page 9 of 10 -25-