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was being considered by Ramsey tonight, and he had not yet heard back from one community (Bethel). The Council discussed the recommendation of the Study Group that it found merit to continue exploring the issues raised in its report. It was noted the proposed resolution would indicate the City's support to continue discussions but would not result in a commitment. The Council acknowledged that some additional research into issues identified may depend on the number of communities that support continuing to explore. Motion by Councilmember Strommen, seconded by Councilmember Tossey, to adopt Resolution #12 -05 -075, to Continue Efforts Towards a Shared Fire Service. Further discussion: Councilmember Strommen thanked Fire Chief Kapler for his support to the Study Group during this discussion. The Council indicated concern remained about how to dissolve the shared fire service arrangement in the future, if needed. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Ramsey, Councilmembers Strommen, Tossey, Backous, Elvig, and Wise. Voting No: None. Absent: Councilmember McGlone. 7.05: Report from the Personnel Committee Meeting dated May 8, 2012: 7.05.1: Adopt Resolution #12- 05 -XXX Ending the Probation Period Officer 7.05.2 Adopt Resolution #12- 05 -XXX to Accept a Planning Resignation and Appoint a New Planning Commissioner Motion by Councilmember Strommen, seconded by Councilmember Tossey, to ratify the recommendations of the Personnel Committee to adopt Resolution #12 -05 -076 to remove Mr. Kyle Hemmerich from probation and retain him as a full -time regular Patrol Officer; and, adopt Resolution #12 -05 -077 to accept Mr. Andrew Dunnaway's resignation and appoint Jessica Perez to the Planning Commission for a partial term ending on March 31, 2013. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Ramsey, Councilmembers Strommen, Tossey, Backous, Elvig, and Wise. Voting No: None. Absent: Councilmember McGlone. 7.05.3 Adopt Resolution #12- 05 -XXX to Accept the Resignation of the Public Works Director, Appoint the Fire Chief and the City Engineer to 3 -month Interim Assignments, and to Authorize a Recruitment Human Resources Representative Lasher presented the staff report and answered questions of Council. The Council discussed whether the Public Works Department and Engineering Department should be permanently separated, as recommended by City Administrator Ulrich, whether the redesignation of City Engineer Himmer was an on -going or interim assignment, and if it would be considered a Department Head position. City Council / May 22, 2012 Page 7 of 10 of a Patrol Commission