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Motion by Councilmember McGlone, seconded by Councilmember Strommen, to recommend that the City Council adopt the Resolution which confirms the recommendation of the Personnel Committee to remove Kyle Hemmerich from probation and retain him as a full-time regular Patrol Officer Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Tossey, Councilmembers McGlone and Strommen. Voting No: None. Case #2: Consider a Resolution to Accept a Planning Commission Resignation and Appoint a New Planning Commissioner Human Resources Representative Lasher reviewed the staff report and interview scores. The Personnel Committee supported the suggestion of Councilmember McGlone to make the appointment based on the high interview score. Motion by Councilmember McGlone, seconded by Councilmember Strommen, to recommend that the City Council adopt the Resolution which confirms the recommendation of the Personnel Committee to accept Andrew Dunnaway's resignation and appoint Jessica Perez to the Planning Commission for a partial term ending on March 31, 2013. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Tossey, Councilmembers McGlone and Strommen. Voting No: None. Case #3: Consider a Resolution to Accept the Resignation of the Public Works Director, Appoint the Fire Chief and the City Engineer to 3-Month Interim Assignments, and to Authorize a Recruitment City Administrator Ulrich reviewed the staff report and requested input on interim assignments and long-term solution. It was noted Fire Chief Kapler was not interested in permanently assuming the Public Works Director position. He stated the Council could also leave the position open with interim personnel reporting directly to him until the Council decides on a long-term solution. Councilmember Strommen asked if the recommendation for filling the Public Works Director position, long term, includes the permanent split of Engineering and Public Works Departments. City Administrator Ulrich stated he would recommend a permanent split of the two Departments, noting there would be efficiencies filling internally with a current supervisor. Councilmember Strommen stated this is the Personnel Committee's first discussion of this issue. She indicated she has over arching concerns with staffing and stability of the organization because following the resignation of the Economic Development/Marketing Manager and Deputy City Administrator/Community Development Director, a plan was supposed to be presented on how those duties would be handled. Councilmember Strommen stated she generally Personnel Committee / May 8, 2012 Page 2 of 5