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Community Development Director Gladhill stated that there would be one part-time administrative assistant in the administration department and another part-time economic development administrative assistant and he would not recommend combining those positions. Councilmember Johns asked if a new human resources person would be hired when the City Clerk retires. City Administrator Ulrich stated that the Human Resources Manager would continue to hold the human resources position and would add the City Clerk title. He noted that there is sufficient training occurring prior to the retirement of the existing City Clerk and the Human Resources Manager would continue to have her support staff. Councilmember Johns stated that this plan seems to make sense. Acting Mayor LeTourneau agreed that this plan would both challenge the employees and continue to offer opportunities for growth. He asked for input on the leadership team under this plan. City Administrator Ulrich reviewed the members of the leadership team under this plan. Acting Mayor LeTourneau asked if the Economic Development Manager would become a member of the leadership team. City Administrator Ulrich stated that is being debated at this time. Acting Mayor LeTourneau referenced the proposed transfer of the IT staff to the finance department. He stated that in his experience that is sometimes not a good fit. He stated that perhaps that should remain linked to communications. He asked staff to rethink that combination. Councilmember Johns noted that would be a lot of people reporting to community development. She stated that in the past the IT staff was under finance. City Administrator Ulrich stated that the IT staff is very autonomous and pretty much function on their own, therefore it would not make much difference if that staff is under finance or administration. He believes that it would continue to be a good fit under finance. Councilmember Kuzma stated that he has no problem with the combination as IT pretty much works on its own already. He did believe that there would be a benefit for IT to have a relationship with the Finance Director for some elements and planning He stated that if there is an issue, the City Administrator would be available. Councilmember Johns echoed the comments of Councilmember Kuzma, in that it would make sense to have the interconnection of IT and finance. She stated that there are not the same conflicts in the municipal world as there could be in the business world. City Council Work Session / May 8, 2018 Page 3 of 6