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time Police Technician since October 2007. Her last day will be March 19. Ms. Lasher explained that this position is essential to the Police Department; however, staff has determined that replacement of this position will not be addressed until completion of the early voluntary separation program/2013 budget process. In the meantime, the current part-time Police Technician will increase her hours to accommodate the work load. Motion by Councilmember McGlone and seconded by Councilmember Strommen to recommend Council adopt the resolution accepting Ms. Mickelson's resignation. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Tossey, Councilmembers McGlone and Strommen. Voting No: None. 4.02 Consider a Resolution to Authorize a Recruitment for a Management Analyst Human Resources Representative Lasher stated that the City recently accepted the resignation of two full-time employees — Deputy City Administrator Heidi Nelson and Economic Development/Marketing Manager Aaron Backman. It has been determined by the City Administrator, in consultation with the City Council, that these two positions will not be filled at this time. Ms. Lasher pointed out that the City currently employs a Planning/Management Intern and through adjustments to that position, the City has options to help alleviate some of the duties left vacant by the resignations. Following an extensive analysis, the City Administrator has determined that the elimination of the Planning/Management Intern and the creation of a full- time regular Management Analyst position is a means to help absorb some of the administrative and planning division work; thereby creating a position that will have more time and will perform some of the higher level duties left vacant by the resignations. Ms. Lasher eluded to several attachments which provide a listing of job duties as well as the needs analysis for vacant and new positions. She explained the 2012 funding for the Management Analyst position is approximately $19,299. This amount takes into consideration the savings realized by eliminating the already budgeted for Planning/Management Intern position. The 2013 funding for this position is expected to be approximately $59,803 which is salary and benefits. City Administrator Ulrich stated there has not been a decision on the economic development position and he felt this Management Analyst position would be helpful. He went over some of the duties and responsibilities of the Deputy City Administrator. He suggested conversation with the Economic Development Authority to see what they may want to do or drop. We have a good person in the internship position who would fill this spot well and would be able to be full time as of May 7. He noted this discussion can be held with the full Council and that there will be a transition period as we try to figure these things out. Councilmember Strommen stated she has a concern as she reviews the spread sheets of all the duties listed for the City Administrator — she wondered if that is realistic to expect. She added she does not have a problem with this position but she wants to make sure it's in the context with our major plan. She stated she hesitates to move forward without seeing the full plan. She feels we do not have that yet. She stated she knows staff is working on that but she is not sure how the City Administrator will find the time to take care of all the x's under his name. She is Personnel Committee / April 3, 2012 Page 2 of 5