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Acting Mayor Backous asked why Ramsey, in a metro area of 3 million, cannot get qualified applicants. He asked what is being done wrong and if it is the City's reputation. Human Resources Manager Lasher stated during the last interview, it was mentioned that you do not go to school to be an Economic Development professional but it is a position that morphs and employees grow into this position. She stated that may be a factor. Human Resources Manager Lasher stated she thinks this position has a lot of potential because of the great things going on in Ramsey so it is an attractive position. On the wages, she felt confident that it was priced correctly but a Springsted consultant had said that although this is not supervisory or a department head, because of the role and specialization it may need to be priced higher. Councilmember Tossey stated the reason there are not applicants is because the City should not be doing economic development. He stated he thinks "the market is what the market is" and having this staff person will not change the market. Councilmember Tossey stated be thinks the City should get out of the development business and should instead save money. Councilmember Tossey stated he would not support filling this position. Councilmember Kuzma stated support for Option 2, continue recruitment efforts to the best of the City's internal abilities and resources without assistance of Springsted. Acting Mayor Backous stated this item will be added to tonight's Regular Agenda. 3. FUTURE TOPICS FOR DISCUSSION Noted. 4. MAYOR / COUNCIL / STAFF INPUT None 5. ADJOURNMENT Acting Mayor Backous declared the Work Session of the City Council adjourned at 6:35 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Kurtis G. Ulrich City Administrator ATTEST: Jo Ann M. Thieling, City Clerk Drafted by Carla Wirth, TimeSaver Off Site Secredarial, Inc. City Council Work Session / July 9, 2013 Page 7 of 7