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Councilmember Backous asked where this would be in the pay scale, noting Management Analyst Brama has his Master's Degree and works well for Ramsey. He asked where this salary step would put him when compared to Assistant to the City Administrators in other communities. Chairperson Tossey stated he agrees with Councilmember Backous that when he started on the Council, the public considered City staff to be top heavy and he would not want to give the impression the City has a lot of administrators when that is not the case. However, if this is a common title and known in public employment, he has no objection to the recommended promotion/title. Human Resources Manager Lasher stated in researching with other municipal human resource managers, she found a range with the title "Assistant to the City Administrator." She stated she found it to be a good title for Management Analyst Brama's work tasks but in some communities it has an impression of being more secretarial/clerical related. Councilmember Backous asked if it is hard to gauge where this salary fits with Ramsey's employees. Human Resources Manager Lasher stated she is confident the recommended salary is a good fit and also for the duties being performed. Councilmember Kuzma stated he thinks Management Analyst Brama works even longer hours than indicated in staff report. He stated he also does not want to give the illusion that staffing is top heavy but agrees this promotion is the standard next step. Councilmember Backous noted it is a big jump in salary and though deserved, would ask if there is concern with the internal perception. Human Resources Manager Lasher stated she received one question, which she addressed, and that person was in full agreement after receiving an explanation. Chairperson Tossey asked if Management Analyst Brama's duties would be more involved with the HRA so those levied monies could be used towards the salary. City Administrator Ulrich stated the Economic Development Manager position will be paid from the HRA and the Assistant to the City Administrator position could be partially funded depending on the activity level. Motion by Councilmember Backous, seconded by Councilmember Kuzma, to recommend that the City Council adopt a Resolution to authorize promoting Mr. Patrick Brama to the position of Assistant to the City Administrator at Step 1 of the Wage Scale, $27.91 per hour, and authorize hiring a part-time temporary Intern to work the equivalent of 20-30 hours per week at $11.00 per hour for six months. Further discussion: Councilmember Kuzma stated his impression that the last intern paid $7,000 to get the internship so he would ask if the City also pays a salary. City Administrator Ulrich Personnel Committee / February 26, 2013 Page 3 of 4