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8. Ms. DiMenna replied she does not know. This would be a question for Harry. In her tenure <br />at PDI in public sector work, the people have been there for years. Harry has built a <br />reputation. He helped bring someone on to a city that is now retiring. Harry has a real <br />continuity with the municipalities. <br />9. Ms. DiMenna commented Ramsey is a huge growth city with a lot on their plate. She asked <br />what the Council would describe as the challenge of someone coming in and working <br />internally. Mayor Gamec replied team effort is very important, not only within the <br />organization, but part of the city is bringing things together. There are development efforts, <br />economic development and transportation, and this is really a major position of blending <br />everything together. This has been a difficult thing; growth is fantastic, but it creates a lot of <br />challenges. <br />Councilmember Elvig asked if Harry would be the individual working on this account. <br />Ms. DiMenna replied yes, Harry runs the public sector business, and he would be the lead. <br />Harry is a hands -on person. He has created all these processes, and his work in public sector is <br />well published around the country. He is a very dynamic man and has a lot of relationships. <br />Harry brings public sector alive at PDI because he does it so well. <br />Closing Comments from Mayor <br />Mayor Gamec thanked Ms. DiMenna for her time. He indicated the Council will try to make a <br />decision tonight. <br />Ms. DiMenna requested the Council to contact Harry with any questions. <br />Mayor Gamec asked if PDI placed the current Blaine city manager. <br />Ms. DiMenna replied she believes he was placed by Harry. <br />Mercer Group <br />Introduction by Mayor <br />Mayor Gamec explained the interview process, which will include a presentation by the <br />executive search firm and prepared questions from the Council. <br />Presentation <br />Roy Pederson of Mercer Group provided a brief presentation on the company and the company's <br />interest in conducting a city manager /administrator search for the City of Ramsey. <br />1. Mr. Pederson stated he has been involved in about one dozen searches for managers for small <br />and large cities. He would be the point person and Mr. Mercer would be the project <br />manager. Tuscon is the largest city where he placed a city manager a couple of years ago. <br />City Council Work Session / February 6, 2007 <br />Page 8 of 14 <br />