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Case #6: Report from Personnel Committee: Consider a Staffing Plan for the Community Development and Police Departments Human Resources Manager Reed Kone stated that Associate Planner Geisler resigned in March 2008 and her duties were distributed among other staff members. She stated that Community Development Director Miller completed the recently adopted evaluation criteria for hiring and is recommending that this position be filled. She stated that staff has also looked at the possibility of filling this position internally by the current Management Intern. She stated that for the Patrol Officer position, Police Chief Way also completed the new evaluation criteria and is recommending the position be filled. She stated that for this position, they also looked at the possibility of an internal promotion by moving a CSO into this position. She stated that there is a CSO who is eligible to be licensed. She stated that they also looked at keeping the CSO position open, however, they are responsible for code enforcement, but staff has discussed the possibility of the building inspectors taking over these duties. She stated that if both of these positions were filled internally and a new Management Intern was not hired until September 1, 2008, there would be a cost savings of $65,997 in 2008 and $68,692 in 2009. City Administrator Ulrich stated that he has reviewed this information and agrees with the recommendations by staff because it accomplishes the necessary duties and also eliminates 1.25 FTE, which cuts costs. He stated that with the recent downturn in activity, the building department staff could be utilized to deal with code enforcement. Mayor Gamec asked if these changes would leave the City covered for Happy Days. City Administrator Ulrich stated that the intent is that Management Intern Gladhill will retain his Happy Days duties through this year's festival. Mayor Gamec stated that he felt having CSO's in uniform made a difference in perception when they were working on code enforcement. City Administrator Ulrich.noted that this is a valid point and suggested that the City could invest in badges or shirts for the building department staff to wear when working on code enforcement Issues. Police Chief Way stated that letters regarding code enforcement will still be sent out on Police Department letterhead. Councilmember Jeffrey stated that the Personnel Committee had a great discussion on these staffing changes and feels that, in light of the current economic situation, staff came up with a very creative approach that gives a substantial savings to the City. Motion by Councilmember Jeffrey, seconded by Councilmember Olson, to adopt Resolution #08-06-102 adopting the Staffing Plan for the Community Development and Police Departments, as presented. City Council / June 10,2008 Page 10 of 12