Minutes - Council - 07/22/1986 - Special

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Councilmember Sorteberg stated that a couple of people have told him that the office climate has improved greatly. Councilmember Sorteberg stated that consulting the Personnel Committee on everything will require even more meetings than they are already having; Merle Mevissen isn't required to consult the Personnel Committee whenever he hires part-time help. Mayor Heitman stated that Mr. Hartley needs feedback in order to accomplish his job. Mayor Heitman stated that he feels Mr. Hartley has brought continuity to the operations at City Hall at a time when there have been some difficult changes; that he has been effective in communicating, which benefits the public and council; that he has effectively participated in preparing the City's position with respect to the EIS on the landfill, a position statement that reflects Ramsey is running more professionally than in the past. Mayor Heitman referred to the council meeting agendas and the changes in format that have been made; appreciate recommendations that are contained in the agenda that must come from an individual that has to work with relatively volatile people. Mayor Heitman stated that Mr. Hartley has a good understanding of management principles and he would like to see that same eagerness, care and attention to management details maintained. Councilmember Reimann noted that it is time to begin the regular Council meeting and suggested that Mr. Hartley's evaluation be continued as the last order of business on the regular Council meeting agenda of 7-22-86. ,P~DJQURNMENT Council consensus was to adjourn the special meeting and continue Mr. Hartley's evaluation as a final case on the regular 7-22-86 Council agenda. The special meeting adjourned at 7:35 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Sylvia Frolik Secretary av z ar ey City Administrator July 22, 1986 Page 3 of 3