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Further discussion: Councilmember Zimmerman inquired if the average citizen had an idea what the issue was about. City Attorney Goodrich replied that under state law they are not allowed to discuss the lnatter further. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Gamec, Councilmembers Kurak, and Anderson. Voting No: Councilmembers Hendriksen and Zimmerman. 2) Summary of City Council's Performance Evaluation of City Administrator James E. Norman On August 13, 2002, the City Council met during a closed session pursuant to Minn. Stat. 13D.05, Subd.3, to evaluate the performance of City Administrator, James E. Norman. The summary of the performance evaluation states that Mr. Norman meets expectations in the majority of the areas evaluated, exceeds expectations in some areas evaluated, and needs improvement in other areas evaluated. Motion by Councilmember Anderson, seconded by Councilmember Kurak, to adopt Resolution #02-08-196 summarizing the City Council's performance evaluation of City Administrator, James E. Norman. Further discussion: Councilmember Hendriksen stated that a year ago in connection with Mr. Norman's appraisal they changed his contract and it would seem it was the most appropriate time to do so again if changes are to be made. He stated that they should be prepared to negotiate changes in the likelihood they will have a vote for a change from City Manager to City Administrator. He felt that they needed to protect the citizens of Ramsey from having to pay Mr. Norman's salary for six months as well as a City Manager. He also does not want to just offer the position to Mr. Norman. Councilmember Anderson replied that the motion was summarizing the performance evaluation. Councilmember Hendriksen replied that without having that, Mr. Norman's contract would be renewed. He stated that they need to decide how they are going to address the concerns he brought forward. City Attorney Goodrich recommended that the Council pass the proposed resolution complying with State Statute. Councilmember Zimmerman stated that his evaluation of the person is that he could have done a lot better. City Attorney Goodrich advised Councilmember Zimmerman that he could expose the City to an employment lawsuit by making those statements. The Council is not authorized to discuss the review. Councilmember Anderson stated that if at a later date they want to consider new terms of Mr. Norman's contract or what might happen if they change systems that can be done as a separate discussion. Councilmember Hendriksen stated that the vote is whether or not they agree with the summary and they may disagree with that summary in which they can vote no. Councilmember Anderson replied that the vote is what came from the meeting. City Attorney Goodrich noted that the majority would be the City Council action. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Gamec, Councilmembers Anderson, and Kurak. Voting No: Councilmembers Hendriksen and Zimmerman. City Council/August 19, 2002 Page 8 ofll