Agenda - Council Work Session - 07/09/2013

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Day -- A New Beginning" as a economic development platform which could provide an economic development professional a chance to really shine in the economic development arena; especially with regard to the COR; as well as to reach out-of-state talent. Observations/Alternatives: Option 1: Continue recruitment efforts by utilizing the professional services of Springsted Incorporated, clarifying the role of this position, developing a profile and job announcement for the position, developing a recruitment strategy and providing outreach to prospective candidates. As part of this effort, staff would recommend some slight revisions to the Position Description that focus on the management of the Housing and Redevelopment Authority's (HRA) real estate assets in the position's role as HRA Executive Director, while clarifying the many of the housing -related functions that apply citywide (non -real estate transaction related) are currently managed by the Community Development Department. Option 2: Continue recruitment efforts as described in option #1, to the best of the City's internal abilities and resources, without the assistance of Springsted. This could include a revision to the Position Description related to housing activities as noted in Option #1. Option 3: Discontinue all recruitment efforts until February or March of 2014; which may allow time for the market to refresh, producing a more viable applicant pool. Option 4: Direct staff to draft a proposal to fill the role of the economic development manager internally; which would include utilizing brokers to market properties and hiring an employee(s) to back fill. This could include a revision to the Position Description related to housing activities as noted in Option #1. The City Council could also choose to consider elements and combinations of the four (4) options above. Recommendation: Staff recommends Option 1 above. Funding Source: Option #1: The funding required to utilize the search firm is estimated to be $3800 to $6800 (see page 3 of attachment) and would be funded through the salary savings of the unfilled Economic Development Manager position. Options #2-4: The funding required for options 2-4 is yet to be determined, based on discussion. Council Action: Approve Option 1, based upon discussion, to continue recruitment efforts by utilizing the professional services of Springsted Incorporated, clarifying the role of this position, developing a profile and job announcement for the position, developing a recruitment strategy and providing outreach to prospective candidates. RFP - Springsted Attachments Form Review Inbox Reviewed By Date Kurt Ulrich Kurt Ulrich 07/03/2013 03:37 PM Form Started By: Colleen Lasher Started On: 07/02/2013 04:00 PM Final Approval Date: 07/03/2013