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-22- City Administrator began her duties the week of February 18"' and already has a backlog of uncompleted work due to the four-month vacancy of the position. One possible solution to assist with the workload was to contract with personnel services during the Heryla absence. The City has had an on-going contractual relationship with Labor Relations Associates, Inc. (LRA) over the years. LRA has performed an organizational analysis of the City and a compensation study in recent years. LRA works predominantly with public sector organizations and ahs a good understanding of municipal organizations and needs. Motion by Mayor Gamec, seconded by Councilmember Hendriksen, to recommend that the City Council authorize City staff to enter into contractual arrangements with Labor Relations Associates, Inc. to provide personnel assistance during the interim absence of Human Resources Manager Rhonda Heryla. Further discussion: Councilmember Hendriksen inquired as to how many hours per week would their services be needed. City Administrator Norman noted that most of the work could be done at their own offices. Assistant City Administrator Nelson stated that she would be handling some of the internal hiring, but there would be a couple of positions that would be handled by Labor Relations that would require about 20 hours for each position and then there would probably be about 30 hours of union negotiations. Councilmember Hendriksen stated that he felt that someone from Labor Relations should be at City Hall most of the time because they would more efficient if they have staff assistance. Councihnember Anderson stated that the City has had some good experience with the company as well as some bad experiences. She inquired if there was some they can assure the process will go well. City Administrator Norman replied that the organizational study that was put together by Labor Relations was a poorly prepared document, but it was a different staff person working on the study. He felt that that issue had more to do with a certain individual rather than the finn. Councilmember Zimmerrnan inquired if there was a not to exceed cost, and where the funds would come from. City Administrator Norman replied that he would have to research where the funds would come from and report back to the Finance Committee. Motion was amended to include a not to exceed amount of $5,000. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Gamec, and Councilmembers Hendriksen, Anderson, and Zimmerman. Voting No: None. COMMITTEE INPUT Nolle. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Councilmember Hendriksen, seconded by Mayor Gamec, to adjourn the meeting. Motion can-ied. Personnel Committee/February 26, 2002 Page 2 of 3 Ii I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I