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Deputy City Administrator Nelson stated that this case represents a proposal to reorganize the Administrative Services Department. Over the past several months, there have been several changes to the staffing lineup. The changes included the resignation of the Human Resources Manager/Assistant Director of Administrative Services, an interim title change for the Human Resources Technician, the completion of a three-year City Clerk's training by the Records Management Clerk, and the resignation of the Management Intern. Ms. Nelson requested the Personnel Committee recommend to Council to authorize a title change for Ms. Lasher to Human Resources Representative at step one of the wage scale, effective September 1, 2010, and to authorize a reclassification for Amy Dietl, the City's Records Management Clerk to Deputy City Clerk at step six of the wage scale, effective October 13. She noted that shortly before the resignation of the Human Resources Manager/Assistant Director of Administrative Services, this position had been overseeing the two receptionist positions — one full-time and one part-time. Ms. Died would take over the supervision responsibilities of these two employees as well as assume a broader role with regard to the City's written and electronic communication processes. Ms. Nelson proposed postponing recruitment for a Management Intern for now and look at that later to determine what is needed. Chairperson Dehen felt that hiring a Management Intern would be a way to save money. He suggested it would be appropriate to use that role because it's the least expensive role. Ms. Nelson responded that that is a very different role. Motion by Councilmember McGlone and seconded by Councilmember Jeffrey to recommend the City Council authorize staff to reorganize Administrative Services as follows: Authorize a title change for Colleen Lasher to Human Resources Representative at step one of the wage scale, effective September 1, 2010; Authorize a reclassification for Amy Died to Deputy City Clerk at step six of the wage scale, effective October 13, 2010, and to accept the resignation of the City's Management Intern and to not fill that position at this time. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Dehen, Councilmembers McGlone and Jeffrey. Voting No: None. Ms. Lasher re-entered the meeting. 4.02. Consider a Resolution Eliminating the Assistant City Engineer Position Interim Human Resources Representative Lasher explained that the City's Engineering Department currently has an Assistant City Engineer — Mr. Steve Jankowski. Unfortunately, after extensive analysis, it's been determined to eliminate this position and lay Mr. Jankowski off. If Council approves this, December 17, 2010, would be Mr. Jankowski's last day. Severance benefits will be paid per the Personnel Policy. Director of Public Works Olson stated he would like to add this was an extremely difficult decision to make in balancing the needs of the department but it is important to move forward with this tonight. Personnel Committee / September 28, 2010 Page 2 of 4