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coordinator position. with industrial development. Councilmember Haas Steffen Director of Public Works when he does not have an engineering background. Mr. Norman stated that the only concern Mr. Kapler had was the phased~in plan dividing his time 70/30, 40/60, etc. He's Department. He (Norman) suggested looking into hiring another fire personnel - something different from Assistant Fire Chief. we would have staff assigned to the housing element. "minding the store". Engineer to stay focused on engineering and the Community Development Director would keep the whole CD staff coordinated. Councilmember Haas Steffen indicated she likes the idea of a City planner. Staffwill present a job description for the Community Development Director. He recommended the City retain the services of Mike Mulrooney to work questioned having the engineering department under the new ,' concerned about being able to deal with everything in the Fire hirir Mr. Norman continued that under community development, mt. This proposal is that we need someone W'e have some things falling through the cracks and this would allow our lunity Develop~ nent Director would k ~ep a of a City plan~er. )evelopment Di :ector. , Councilmemb ~.r Haas Steffen asked hat [shed since the six-month appraisal, ~ ow the Public Safety Aide will be proact ye. te police depart trent is getting in deal lng opment Department. It was stated by Zoning Administrator Frolik is do '' ~ministrator With regard to the Police Chief's performance appraisal, Councilmember Haas Steffen asked that Chief Gustafson put in writing what has been accomplished since the six-month appraisal, how he has been proactive, etc. and then also in writing how the Public Safety Aide will be proactive. She wanted to know what type of sensitivity training the police department is getting in dealing with mental health issues. Discussion ensued relating to the Community Development Department. Council and echoed by City Administrator Norman that Zoning Administrator Frolik is doing an excellent job. ADJOURNMENT The Council work session adjoumed at 9:36 p.m. Respectfully submitted, City Council Work Session/March 23, 1998 Page 8 of 8 ! !