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Case #5: Authorization Consultant Services for Recruitment and Preliminary Selection for Administrative Services Manager City Administrator Norman stated that they received over 100 applications from the general ad that was placed, and that Staff is seeking approval to proceed with selecting a consultant to assist with the selection process for an Administrative Services Manager. Councilmember Hendriksen stated that he would be in support with hiring a consultant to assist with the process, but noted that he does not want the consultant to make the final decision. He would take a proactive role with the final candidates. City Administrator Norman replied that he can give an update to the Council prior to making cuts, and then the Council could enter the process at any time they see fit Mayor Gamec stated that he would like to interview at least three people. Councilmember Anderson stated that she would be more comfortable with interviewing at least six applicants. Councihnember Connolly agreed. Motion by Councilmember Hendriksen, seconded by Councilmember Connolly, to authorize Staff to proceed with entering into an agreement with PDI for recruitment and initial selection processes for an Administrative Services Manager. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Gamec, Councilmembers Hendriksen, Connolly, Anderson, and Zimmerman. Voting No: None. Case #6: Authorize Hiring Planning Intern City Administrator Norman stated that the Community Development Department is experiencing a work overload due to the shortage of planning Staff. It is anticipated that it may take three to six months before the Community Development Department is back to adequate staffing levels. The consulting finn recently contracted by the City will allow the City to fill in some of the major projects; however, much of the background work still is required to be performed by in- house Staff. He explained that he recently became aware of an intern availability from the City of Andover. The current internship program is near completion and the current intern will be available within two weeks. The availability of an intern to assist the in-house needs of the Community Development Department provides a much-needed opportunity for the City. Staff could assist with research, Planning Commission meeting preparation, provide information to citizenry on land use and zoning code issues, assist consultants with Planning Commission items, City Council/November 9, 1999 Page 11 of 16