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Chairperson Cook inquired if they would be able to bring this person on sooner by utilizing this process. Human Resources Manager Reed responded in the affirmative. Chairperson Cook asked if there is interest by both management and staff. Public Works Director Kapler replied staff has not asked for a commitment, they have inquired about interest. He explained the Principal City Engineer feels the City does have the talent internally to fill this. Councilmember Pearson inquired if someone else would need to be hired to fill the position that would be vacated. Public Works Director Kapler responded in the affirmative. He explained the City will be interviewing for an additional Public Works maintenance person this Friday. Chairperson Cook inquired if there would be promotions through the ranks since the other positions are union, which would result in the hiring of an entry level position. Public Works Director Kapler responded in the affirmative. Councilmember Kurak inquired if this position was budgeted and questioned where the funds would come from. Human Resources Manager Reed replied the position was budgeted and explained this would be part of the general fund of 2004. Councilmember Pearson inquired how much of the wage would be billed out. Public Works Director Kapler replied the majority of work would be charged against projects. Chairperson Cook stated this is an excellent opportunity for both sides, and the best possible scenario is if they have interested qualified people internally. Motion by Councilmember Kurak, seconded by Councilmember Pearson, to recommend that the City Council grant authorization to begin the recruitment process for an Engineering Technician II. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Cook, and Councilmembers Kurak and Pearson. Voting No: None. Case #2: Consider Ending Probationary Period for Civil Engineer II. Personnel Committee/March 9, 2004 Page 2 of 6