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This case will be presented on tonight's regular agenda as part of the Report from the Personnel Committee. Previous related agendas and minutes are attached. Observations/Alternatives: Options # 1: As recommended by staff, authorize hiring Mr. Ted LaFrance as the Citv's new Economic Development Manager, effective November 18, 2013, at $35.17 per hour (step 1 of the revised 2013 wage scale) with a credit of 5 vacation days. Pros: 1)The position will allow for better development and implementation of the Citv's economic development, programs, and services for both commercial and industrial businesses, and 2) will assist with bringing many of the City Council's strategic goals to fruition. Option #2: (Not recommended by staff) Do not hire position. Pros: Will save fixed personnel costs associated with this position. Cons: 1) Mav cause a reduction in services to current and future businesses, 2) Mav cause over -loading of existing staff and/or a drop in service levels for economic development, 3) Mav continue to take valuable time away from Administrative staff, reducing the likelihood of fully achieving the full range of strategic goals as identified by the City Council. Option #3: Based on City Council discussion. Funding Source: The 2013 funding for this position is well within the 2013 budget as this position was budgeted for all of 2013. The 2014 budget has not been adopted at this time; however, the funding for this position will be accounted for in the 2014 budget and is anticipated to have atotal cost range from $89,862 to $100,435 (wages, taxes, and benefits) depending on the employee's health plan election. Funding for the ED Position is from the Economic & Development Authority (EDA) budget, the Housing & Redevelopment Authority (HRA) budget and Tax Increment Financing (TIF). Note: The proposed step 1 hiring wage puts the position well within the funding which was previously stated to be not more than $112,957. Recommendation: Authorize staff to move ahead with option #1 above: hiring Mr. Ted LaFrance as the Citv's new Economic Development Manager, effective November 18, 2013, at $35.17 per hour (step 1 of the revised 2013 wage scale) with a credit of 5 vacation days. Action: Motion to approve resolution #13-11-189, to hire Mr. Ted LaFrance as the Citv's new Economic Development Manager, effective November 18, 2013, at $35.17 per hour (step 1 of the revised 2013 wage scale) with a credit of 5 vacation days. Resolution 13-11-189 01-22-13 Personnel 02-05-13 Work -session 04-23-13 Personnel 05-14-13 Personnel 07-09-13 Work -session 08-13-13 Work -session Attachments Form Review Inbox Reviewed By Date Kurt Ulrich Kurt Ulrich 11/07/2013 04:03 PM