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Case 4.03 Consider a Resolution Authorizing Staff to Begin a Recruitment Process for an Economic Development/Marketing Manager The Committee discussed the case and Mr. Ulrich reported that the economic development position remains as part of the budget discussions. Plans are to keep the economic development position in the budget and to remove the HR Manager/Assistant Administrative Services Manager from the budget. Chairperson Dehen expressed concerns over the contract with Landform and that the City pays a lot of money to consultants only to wean away from them. Councilmember McGlone stated that it is his recollection that the City always hires consultants. Councilmember McGlone stated that he is concerned about the hole left by Sean Sullivan's resignation. Chairperson Dehen spoke about the $15,000 retainer with Landform and asked about having Landform perform work outside of the Town Center. Mr. Ulrich reported that it would be of value to have trained in-house economic development staff as the City transitions out of the development role over time. Motion by Councilmember Jeffrey, seconded by Councilmember McGlone to recommend that the City Council adopt the resolution Authorizing Staff to Begin a Recruitment Process for a Economic Development / Marketing Manager Motion carried. Voting Yes: Councilmember Jeffrey and Councilmember McGlone. Voting No: Chairperson Dehen. Absent: None Case 4.04 Consider A Resolution Accepting the Resignation of a Planning Commission/Board of Adjustment Member and Options to Fill the Vacancy The Committee discussed the case and that Mr. Ralph Hunt's resignation was submitted on June 25th indicating that he will be resigning from the Planning Commission/Board of Adjustment as of September 1, 2010. Mr. Hunt's current term would have expired on March 31, 2011. Discussion followed regarding whether to leave the position vacant until the next annual recruitment, to recruit from the current applicant pool or to begin a new recruitment. Councilmember McGlone reported that he would be in favor of appointing an interim commissioner from the current applicant pool. He stated that the interim commissioner would then apply again during the normal annual recruitment for a normal term. Motion by Chairperson Dehen, seconded by Councilmember Jeffrey to recommend that the City Council adopt the resolution approving a Resolution Accepting the Resignation of a Planning Commission/Board of Adjustment Member and directing staff to leave the position vacant until the next annual recruitment. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Dehen and Councilmember Jeffrey. Voting No: Councilmember McGlone. Absent: None Personnel Committee / July 13, 2010 Page 3 of 4