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Day -- A NON' Beginning" as a economic development platform ‘N hich could provide an economic development professional a chance to really shine in the economic development arena:. especially with regard to thc COR. as \veil as to reach out-of-state talent. Observations/Alternatives: Option 1: Continue recruitment efforts by utilizing the professional services of Springstcd Incorporated. clarifying the roleof this position, developing a profile and job announcement for the position, de doping arecmitment strategy and providing outreach to prospective candidates. As part of this effort, staff would recommend some slight revisions to the Position Description that focus on the management of the Housing and Redevelopment Authority's (HRA) real estate assets in the position's role as HRA Executive Director. while clarifying the many of the housing -related functions that apply citywide (non -real estate transaction related) are currently managed by the Community Development. Department, Option 2Continue recruitment efforts as described in option 41, to the best of the City's internal abilities and resources. without the assistance of Springsted. This could include a revision to the Position Description related to housing activities as noted in Option 4 Option 3: Discontinue all recruitment efforts until February or arch of 2014; which may allow time for the market to refresh. producing a more Viable applicant pool. Option 4: Direct staff to drafi a proposal to fill the role of the economic development manager internal W011id include utilizing brokers to market properties and hiring an employee(s) to back fill. This could include a revision to the Position Description 'related to housing activities as noted in Option 4 The City 1Council could also choose to consider elements and combinations of the four (4) options above. Reco mendation: Staff recommends Option I above. Funding Source: Option 41: The funding required to utilize the search firm is estimated to be $3800 to $i5800 (see page 3 of attachment) and would be funded through the salary savings of the unfilled Economic Develop! con Manager positim Options #24: 'The fund ng required for options 2-4 is Vet, to be determined. based on discussion. Council Action: Approve Option I, based upon discussion. to continue recruitment efforts by utilizing the professional soyices of Springstcd Incorporated, clarifying the role of this position. developing a profile and job announcement for the positio», developing a recruitment strategy and providing outreach to prospective candidates. RFP Springstcd Attachments Form Review Litho% Iteviewrd By Bute Kurt 1,1rielt Kurt I 071.0., 2013 0337 11111 Form Started Il Colleen I ,:iNbcr Stark.(1 0.11; 117 01'2013 04:110 I'M Final :Approval Date: 07'113,. 2013