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supports internal recruitment but has strong reservations about the stability of staff infrastructure and wants to be sure the City is staffed sufficiently, efficiently, and effectively. Councilmember McGlone stated he initially had some concerns with how Fire Chief Kapler could fulfill the duties of the Public Works Director in addition to providing fire services for other communities and serving on the Fire Board. But, upon further contemplation, he supports City Administrator Ulrich's recommendation. He noted Fire Chief Kapler has previously taken on the Public Works Director job and consideration is for a period of only three months. Councilmember McGlone stated he supports breaking off the Engineering Department because it allows the City's pool of employees more opportunity within the organization. He noted that appointing Fire Chief Kapler as interim Public Works Director would also not "muddy the water" for the internal pool making application for the Public Works Director position. Chairperson Tossey stated he also has concerns with appointing Fire Chief Kapler, thinking he is being spread "too thin" since he also has ongoing fire service meetings, is Fire Chief of the St. Francis Fire Department, and working diligently on the joint fire services discussion. Councilmember McGlone stated he has no issue with internal recruitment since some on staff have already been doing some of the jobs, offering a measure of efficiency, and it would retain the talent the City already has. Chairperson Tossey stated he supports internal recruitment. Councilmember Strommen stated she also supports internal recruitment. She noted if the two Departments are separated, there would be two staff members reporting to City Administrator Ulrich. City Administrator Ulrich agreed that would be the case. Chairperson Tossey stated he supports the recommendation of City Administrator Ulrich, noting that additional assistance will be needed at the beginning. Councilmember McGlone stated this would be an interim appointment and during that time the permanent solution will be determined. Chairperson Tossey asked how long the process will take to interview internal candidates. Human Resources Representative Lasher clarified that a decision made for internal recruitment would not limit the Personnel Committee from moving on to external recruitment, if needed. She advised that if recommended tonight, it would be considered by the Council in two weeks, posted for five business days, applicants interviewed by the Personnel Committee, and recommendation then considered by the Council. Chairperson Tossey restated his concern that Fire Chief Kapler is stretching himself "too thin" and asked if it will impact the momentum of the Fire Department or if Fire Chief Kapler will need to step down from St. Francis. Personnel Committee / May 8, 2012 Page 3 of 5