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thought the sooner they moved forward with it,the better. He thought not sending Mr. Hagen out <br /> for testing would save money and time. <br /> Councilmember Howell agreed with Councilmember Riley about the testing because she didn't <br /> think anyone would change the minds of the three voting for Mr. Hagen but would delay the <br /> decision several months. She stated they were debating a package deal which could have brought <br /> Mr. Korin in to be an asset. She thought it was unfortunate and she was frustrated. She stated <br /> there was no point in delaying the inevitable for another month but she wouldn't be supporting <br /> Mr. Hagen for the City Administrator because she thought he needed more training. <br /> Councilmember Heineman commented he understood her point and he stated Mr. Korin was a no <br /> for him but agreed Councilmember Howell was right there was discussion about having a package <br /> deal. He stated he thought the benefit of having Mr. Hagen go through the second review was to <br /> show that he had growth and for his professional growth in having to work a little harder for a job. <br /> He thought it shows the residents that Council is vetting candidates to ensure they are the strongest <br /> candidate. He understood the point that Mr. Hagen will likely be the top candidate. He <br /> summarized there are two strong votes for Mr. Korin,three votes for Mr. Hagen, and a swing vote. <br /> Councilmember Musgrove commented she didn't support Mr. Hagen to go through a second round <br /> of professional testing because one to two years is typically needed to show growth and she didn't <br /> feel it was worth tax payer money. She agreed that there is a consensus that Mr. Hagen is the top <br /> candidate to move forward. She thought it was valuable that the process started with a leader at <br /> the top. She stated she will support him because that this the decision of the Council. She stated <br /> she wanted Mr. Hagen to know that if he needs help or resources along the way, that will be <br /> honored. She stated he is already in a mentoring group and she will support him. <br /> Councilmember Woestehoff thanked Councilmember Specht for bringing the case forward again. <br /> He stated he learned from being on the QCTV board that all of them have been City Administrators <br /> who will welcome Mr. Hagen. He stated he is confident there are resources that will always be <br /> available. <br /> Councilmember Musgrove stated she hoped Mr. Hagen rounds his choices of input out. She asked <br /> Administrative Services Director Lasher if there would be a fee for cancelling the testing. <br /> Administrative Services Director Lasher replied she will cancel it immediately and there will not <br /> be a fee. <br /> Mayor Kuzma asked if a formal vote. <br /> Administrative Services Director Lasher replied there should be a majority vote and it looked like <br /> there were seven people saying cancel it. <br /> Councilmember Specht asked City Attorney Knaak to discuss how he intends to begin <br /> negotiations. <br /> City Council Work Session/May 24, 2022 <br /> Page 13 of 17 <br />