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assignment. Ms. Nelson reported that management would like flexibility and discretion with regard to wages to address unforeseen or unusual circumstances. Chair Dehen commented that with discretion comes a needed criteria for which to base an increase. Councilmember McGlone asked if the increased wages would be returned to the previous amount once the extra duties ceased. Ms. Nelson reported that in the past, interns working for the City would likely move on to other opportunities before that would happen. Councilmember McGlone inquired how often the City would hire the current intern for a regular position. Ms. Nelson reported that we have had a couple of interns end up being hired as regulaz employees, but most move on to other positions outside of the City. Councilmember McGlone asked how much the city would pay a temp agency. Ms. Lasher responded that the amount would likely be significantly more, but she could do some checking. Councilmember Jeffrey reported that his employer pays $15.00 per hour just for a receptionist to answer the phone, which is far less rigorous than the type of work that our interns do. All members agreed to the following motion. Motion to recommend that the City Council authorize a formal three step intern wage scale as follows with earlier wage increases being brought forward to Personnel Committee for consideration and subsequent recommendation to the City Council. Starting wage $12.00 per hour After 1-year $13.00 per hour After 2-years $14.00 per hour Action: Ratify the recommendation of the Personnel Committee. Case 3 Consider a Resolution Authorizing Staff to Begin a Recruitment Process for a Economic i Development Marketing Manager Background: The Committee discussed the case and Mr. Ulrich reported that the economic development position remains as part of the budget discussions. Plans are to keep the economic development position in the budget and to remove the HR Manager/Assistant Administrative Services Manager from the budget. Chair Dehen reported concerns over the contract with Landform and that the City pays a lot of money to consultants only to wean away from them. Councilmember McGlone stated that it is his recollection that the City always hires consultants. Councilmember McGlone stated that he is concerned about the hole left by Sean Sullivan. Chair Dehen spoke about the $15,000 retainer with Landform and asked about having work done outside of TownCenter. Mr. Ulrich reported that it would be of value to have trained in-house economic development staff as the City transitions out of the development role over time. Councilmember Jeffrey said he felt the position was warranted and Councilmember McGlone agreed. Chair Dehen opposed. Motion to recommend that the City Council authorize the case as presented. Action: No action required at this time. The Deputy City Administrator/Director of Community Development will be on vacation the week on July 26, 2010 and would like to be available to respond to questions regarding this case. This case will be brought forward at the regular City