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7.05: Consider Adopting Resolution #14 -05 -095 to Reclassify the Development Services Manager Human Resources Manager Colleen Lasher reviewed the staff report and recommendation to reclassify the Development Services Manager to Community Development Director effective June 1, 2014, to Step 1 of the 2014 wage scale at $40.28 per hour, followed by a change to Step 2 on December 1, 2014 of the wage scale of $42.30 per hour, contingent upon continued exceptional performance and waiving the six -month probationary period. She pointed out the only issue is the cost of $6,000 for the short-term rise in salary. She identified $11,500 savings in the budget that could be used for this purpose. Motion by Councilmember Kuzma, seconded by Councilmember Riley, to approve Resolution #14 -05 -095 to reclassify Mr. Tim Gladhill to the City's Community Development Director effective June 1, 2014, to step 1 of the 2014 wage scale at $40.28 per hour, followed by a step change on December 1, 2014 to step 2 of the wage scale at $42.30 per hour, contingent upon continued exceptional performance; waiving the 6 -month probationary period. Further discussion: Councilmember Tossey questioned the difference between this position and the Economic Development Manager. Human Resources Manager Lasher responded the Economic Development Manager is one of many positions that are under the Community Development Director. The job description of the Community Development Director is much broader. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Strommen, Councilmembers Kuzma, Riley, Backous, LeTourneau, and Tossey. Voting No: None. Absent: Councilmember Johns. 7.06 Review Purchase Agreement for 5195 142nd Avenue NW (Portions closed to the public) Economic Development Manager Ted LaFrance reviewed the staff report, indicating the City received a Purchase Agreement for 5195 142n Avenue NW, the old Amoco gas station, for the development of a national retail store by Imperial Development Company, LLC. Economic Development Manager Ted LaFrance advised that under Minnesota Statutes, Section 13D.05, Subd.3, the meeting can move into closed session to discuss price and terms of sale. Motion by Councilmember Kuzma, seconded by Councilmember LeTourneau, to move to Closed Session to discuss acquisition negotiations. Further discussion: Councilmember Tossey inquired whether there are any other buyers and whether a closed session is necessary. Economic Development Manager Ted LaFrance replied there are no other buyers at this point. However, a closed session is required to discuss price negotiations. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Strommen, Councilmembers Kuzma, LeToumeau, Backous, and Riley. Voting No: Councilmember Tossey. Absent: Councilmember Johns. City Council / May 27, 2014 Page 8 of 10