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Councilmember Dehen stated that he feels it makes sense to bring Management Intern Gladhill into the Associate Planner position and promote from within rather than having to go outside the City. Chairperson Jeffrey stated that he agreed with Councilmember Dehen and also likes the creative savings outlined in the packet. He asked if the City had to go through a recruitment process or if the Management Intern could just be moved into this position. Human Resources Manager Reed Kone stated that there would not need to be an external recruitment process, but there could be an internal recruitment process so if there are others interested in this position, they could apply. Councilmember Olson asked if staff foresaw a need for another Management Intern for the rest of 2008. Human Resources Manager Reed Kone stated that staff is proposing that if the Management Intern moves into the Associate Planner position, that the City go about two months without an intern and recruit to have a new Management Intern begin September 1, 2008. She stated that with this scenario, the salary would go back to the base intern salary, which would result in an approximate savings of $34,500. City Administrator Ulrich noted that the current Management Intern is a 40-hour a week job and staff is suggesting cutting back to 30 hours a week beginning in September. Councilmember Dehen asked if the City even needed to have a Management Intern. Human Resources Manager Reed Kone stated that she believes there is a need for a Management Intern. She noted that Management Intern Gladhill had been splitting his time between Administration and Community Development; however, since the Associate Planner left, he has dedicated his time to Community Development. Councilmember Dehen stated that he would like to give everyone on staff a fair chance to apply for this position if they would like. He stated that he is not convinced that the City needs a Management Intern and noted that perhaps Mr. Gladhill may be able to handle some of the administrative duties along with the duties in the Planning Department. Community Development Director Miller stated that he would not be able to cover his duties in the Planning Department if he takes on any administrative duties. City Administrator Ulrich stated that there may be some flexibility to even have less than 30 hours for a Management Intern, if this is what the Council wanted. Human Resources Manager Reed Kone stated that for the Patrol Officer position, Police Chief Way also completed the new evaluation criteria and is recommending the position be filled. She stated that for this position, they also looked at the possibility of an internal promotion by moving a CSO who is eligible to be licensed into this position. She stated that they also looked Personnel Committee / June 10, 2008 Page 3 of 5