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8) Authorization to Meet with Consultants to Address City Staffing Needs <br /> <br />Human Resources Manager Heryla explained that the Personnel Committee met earlier tonight <br />and recommends the Council authorize Staff to meet with Rod Kelsey of Riley, Dettman and <br />Kelsey as proposed, to specifically discuss with Department Heads and Staff those key issues <br />they feel impact the City's current and future provision of services. <br /> <br />Councilmember Hendriksen asked about the cost. <br /> <br />Human Resources Manager Heryla responded this is a preliminary meeting at no cost. <br /> <br />Motion by Councilmember Anderson and seconded by Councilmember Hendriksen to authorize <br />Staff to meet with Rod Kelsey of Riley, Dettman and Kelsey as proposed, to specifically discuss <br />with Department Heads and Staff those key issues they feel impact the City's current and future <br />provision of services. <br /> <br />Further discussion: Councilmember Zimmerman stated he is opposed to this. He noted the new <br />employees have to have a chance to get their feet on the ground before trying to give them input. <br /> <br />Motion carded. Voting Yes: Mayor Gamec, Councilmembers Anderson, Hendriksen and <br />Connolly. Voting No: CouncilmemberZimmerman. Absent: None. <br /> <br />MAYOR AND COUNCIL INPUT <br /> <br />1) Schedule Conflict <br /> <br />Mayor Gamec noted that there are interviews scheduled for May 30, and that is the date for the <br />Anoka County Elected Official's meeting. <br /> <br />City Administrator stated only two interviews have been scheduled so far. <br /> <br />Councilmember Anderson stated it behooves us to be part of things. She noted in order to be <br />players, you have to be present. <br /> <br />Councilmember Connolly asked how many officials would be there. <br /> <br />Mayor Gamec responded that five had confirmed. He stated each member must decide what he <br />or she wants to do. <br /> <br />Councilmembers Zimmerman and Connolly noted they are available for the interviews. <br /> <br />Councilmember Hendriksen stated he concurs with Councilmember Anderson that it behooves <br />the Councilmembers to be there. <br /> <br />City Council/May 23, 2000 <br />Page 36 of 36 <br /> <br /> <br />