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4.01: Resolution to Extend the Recruitment for an Economic Development Manager and to Hire One Additional Administrative Intern Human Resources Manager Lasher reviewed the staff report and recommendation to authorize staff to extend the recruitment process for an Economic Development Manager and to hire one additional Administrative Intern at an estimated cost of $9,305 that would be funded from savings as a result in the delay in hiring the Economic Development Manager. The maximum annual funding required for the Economic Development Manager position is estimated to be approximately $87,210 and staff recommends the extended recruitment process remain at that wage but staff would like latitude to increase it to $101,000, if needed. Mayor Strommen asked if the employment of the additional Administrative Intern would extend beyond the hiring of the Economic Development Manager. Human Resources Manager Lasher stated she does not foresee that position ending when the new Economic Development Manager is hired due to the current heavy workload. She explained that the additional Administrative Intern will also assist with non -confidential human resources projects, special election support, and clerical projects. City Administrator Ulrich stated he would also like to focus on the strategic plan to assure that stays on track. Mayor Strommen asked if his focus would be the strategic plan and the additional Administrative Intern would provide administrative support. City Administrator Ulrich answered in the affirmative. Councilmember Backous asked what the revised hiring process is. Human Resources Manager Lasher stated the plan is to propose a new policy that staff would follow that addresses how to avoid three categories of conflict of interest and its resolution. It will also address the forming of an interview panel. Councilmember Backous stated as HRA Chairperson and since the HRA is paying 60% of the Development Manager's salary, he would like to be part of the interview panel. Mayor Strommen supported discussion on what position is appropriate to have a Council or Commissioner involved with the interview panel. She stated she wants to assure precedence is not established if Council is involved in the interview panel. Motion by Councilmember Backous, seconded by Mayor Strommen, to recommend that the City Council adopt Resolution #13-05-085 to Authorize Staff to Extend the Recruitment for an Economic Development Manager and to hire one additional Administrative Intern. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Acting Chairperson Kuzma, Councilmember Backous, and Mayor Strommen. Voting No: None. Absent: Chairperson Tossey. Personnel Committee / May 14, 2013 Page 2 of 6