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Councilmember Howell asked Councilmember Heineman to explain his idea and what the <br /> Operations Advisor position would entail. She also asked if it is someone who consults with the <br /> City Administrator, gives suggestions, and implement them, or if they would attend City Council <br /> meetings. <br /> Councilmember Heineman asked if, according to the City Charter, it was possible for an advisor, <br /> accountant or part-time advisor under the organizational chart of the City Council. <br /> City Attorney Knaak replied the question is how to get a consultant to not be directed by the City <br /> Administrator but by the City Council. He stated there is no reason they couldn't set up the <br /> position in a manner so it would report to the City Council if that is desired or it would be someone <br /> in a real consultation role directed by Mr. Hagen to provide the information he needs. <br /> Councilmember Heineman replied he felt Mr. Korin's benefits compliment Mr. Hagen's <br /> weaknesses. He suggested creating a part-time position that reports to the City Council and be an <br /> asset to Mr. Hagen to provide on-going mentorship but not have authority over Staff. <br /> Mayor Pro Tem Riley stated they could come back to that. <br /> Councilmember Woestehoff commented that in the draft form of the Charter,there is a section for <br /> professional development. He noted a line item for $10,000 towards professional development <br /> would go a long way and have a broader impact. He stated there are many organizations in town <br /> including the League of Minnesota Cities and University of Minnesota, any of the colleges, and <br /> the Dale Carnegie Institute all have resources for leadership training. He felt that would be less <br /> expensive than one person providing input once in a while. He suggested the alternative is putting <br /> an amount in the contract for professional development and if Mr. Hagen wants to contract Mr. <br /> Korin that would be up to him but he felt there were other ways to provide mentorship other than <br /> hiring one. He wasn't supportive of hiring them both. <br /> Mayor Kuzma commented that they didn't have Mr. Hagen go through a new evaluation. He <br /> stated even though it was just six months ago, he felt that was a disservice to Mr. Hagen. He felt <br /> that in the six months Mr. Hagen has served the City, he has grown and his report may have come <br /> back differently. He suggested the Council send Mr. Hagen to have another evaluation done so it <br /> is an equal comparison. He would be in favor of supporting professional development but wasn't <br /> supportive of hiring Mr. Korin as a consultant. <br /> Councilmember Heineman replied he understood professional development and agreed it was <br /> important. He thought Mr. Hagen was already doing some with involvement in peer groups and <br /> things of that nature. He stated what professional development organizations couldn't offer to <br /> have a former City Administrator sitting down to answer questions and applying a unique skill set <br /> and what it means to step into the role without a lot of experience. He thought they have a unique <br /> situation where there are two candidates who compliment each other. <br /> Mayor Pro Tem Riley replied he has had a conversation with someone who knew Mr. Korin. That <br /> person felt having Mr. Hagen work under Mr. Korin would not be a learning experience. <br /> City Council Special Work Session/May 5, 2022 <br /> Page 3 of 7 <br />