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Finance Officer Lund explained the position starts at 82% of the top and step one is at 85% of the top salary. City Administrator Norman noted the difference is $6,000, not $10,000. He explained if the position has full department head status, it would increase responsibilities which would result in assigning more points and that would increase the salary. He stated that the possibility of department head status was discussed early in the process but, most recently, the human resources issues were discussed. He advised that the applicant also talked with Linda Waite- Smith, former Administrative Services Manager. Councilmember Hendriksen asked if Human Resources and Administrative Services are the same. City Administrator Norman stated Personnel is part of the Administrative Services position, about 80%; in addition, they manage seven employees. Councilmember Hendriksen asked what the pay range is for Personnel. Finance Officer Lund stated the City does not have a Personnel Director but it is classified as job 172, which is $44,000 to $43,000. Councilmember Anderson stated she sees some of the Personnel responsibilities under the Administrative Services Manager and some under the Assistant City Administrator. Councilmember Hendriksen suggested placing the Assistant City Manager at department head status and the Human Resources Manager under that, but over administrative staff. Thus, administrative staff would report to the Human Resources Manager. City Administrator Norman stated that makes sense and would provide supervisory points which would justify the salary being discussed. Councilmember Anderson stated she would like all department heads to work through the Assistant City Administrator position. City Administrator Norman explained the organization has to move toward that type o'f organizational chart at a gradual pace. Councilmember Anderson reviewed that the changes to Scenario F will be to replace the Personnel Technician title with the title of Human Services Manager, to add supervisory status, and to place the position under the Assistant City Manager position on the organizational chart. City Administrator Norman stated that he will need some flexibility when negotiating the salary with Ms. Heryla. He noted the position is budgeted for in the 2000 budget. Since negotiations have not yet been completed, he recommended language be added for the City Administrator to report to a Council subcommittee. Personnel Committee/January 25, 2000 Page 4 of 5