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Personnel Committee 4. 1. Meeting Date: 09/11/2012 By: Colleen Lasher, Administrative Services Title: Consider a Resolution to Extend the Current City Engineer Contract and Authorize a Postponed Subsequent Recruitment Background: At the June 5, 2012 City Council meeting, staff received authorization to recruit for the position of City Engineer and to use a consulting engineer during the recruitment period. Hakanson Anderson Engineering was brought on board in July and a recruitment process was conducted. The recruitment produced five candidates and all five candidates were interviewed. At this time, staff is unable to recommend a candidate for the City Engineer position. Hakanson Anderson has indicated a willingness to stay on board for an additional six months. It is anticipated that this period of time of time would likely generate a new applicant pool which would be pursued in January or February. As recommended at the June 5th meeting, the intent would be to have a transition period in March where the new City Engineer and the consulting engineer would work together to ensure a smooth transition. Recommendation: Staff recommends retaining Hakanson Anderson Engineering for an additional six months and conducting a subsequent recruitment for a City Engineer in January or February of 2013. Funding Source: The funding for contracted engineering services is included in the 2012/2013 budget. The cost associated with a new City Engineer is estimated to be $108.557 annually; with $27,880 coming from the enterprise fund and $80,677 from the general fund; also included in the 2012/2013 budget. Council Action: Motion to approve resolution # 12-09-XXX confirming the recommendation of the Personnel Committee to retain Hakanson Anderson Engineering for an additional six months and to conduct a subsequent recruitment for a City Engineer in January or February of 2013. Resolution Attachments Form Review Inbox Reviewed By Date Colleen Lasher (Originator) Kurt Ulrich 09/06/2012 11:14 AM Colleen Lasher (Originator) Kurt Ulrich 09/06/2012 11:14 AM Form Started By: Colleen Lasher Started On: 09/05/2012 06:01 PM Final Approval Date: 09/06/2012