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