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Councilmember Heineman asked for input from the Police Chief as to whether there has been <br />discussion on this topic among other departments. <br /> <br />Police Chief Katers commented that he has not talked specifically with his colleagues about risk <br />management and increasing premiums. He stated that there has been one claim against the police <br />department before he became Chief, at a nominal amount of perhaps $7,500. He stated that he <br />will again submit a request for body cameras in the budget discussion as his officers want to have <br />body cameras. He noted that he is attempting to find available funding assistance. He noted that <br />the officers do great work, and he would want the body cameras available as another tool of <br />protection. <br /> <br />Finance Director Lund noted that staff brought this forward to provide a clearer picture of what is <br />available ahead of the upcoming budget discussions. <br /> <br />Mayor Kuzma asked if it would be possible that the League of Minnesota Cities would reduce the <br />amount of available coverage a municipality could purchase. <br /> <br />Mr. Lenz replied that there would be additional coverage options, the difference would be the cost <br />for the service. <br /> <br />2.02: Discussion Regarding the Pending Deputy City Administrator/Community <br />Development Director Vacancy and the Process to Fill the Position <br /> <br />Administrative Services Director Lasher reviewed the staff report. <br /> <br />City Administrator Ulrich asked for input from the Council on the process recommended by staff. <br /> <br />Councilmember Riley stated that he would support the internal search. He asked how all corners <br />of the area would be reached for the search. He commented that there are two distinct titles in the <br />current job and while Deputy City Administrator Gladhill is suited to complete both of those jobs, <br />he would be concerned that not all candidates could do such. <br /> <br />City Administrator Ulrich stated that he would also share that concern. He would advise the City <br />to be flexible in terms of the skills that would be appropriate for the position. He noted that the <br />position was setup to be his successor and would encourage that to continue to be a goal for the <br />position. He stated that there is very talented support staff in the division directors of that <br />department and therefore he would hope to find a very good manager that would bring some <br />economic development and planning skills to the table but recognized it would most likely not be <br />of the same caliber of Deputy City Administrator Gladhill. He stated that the intention would be <br />for the position to help to build and grow the talented staff already in place within that department. <br /> <br />Deputy City Administrator Gladhill commented that there are not as many candidates available <br />for community development and therefore would recommend the expanded search. <br /> <br />City Council Work Session / June 8, 2021 <br />Page 3 of 8 <br /> <br />