03-22-95 Council Workshop Minutes

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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL MAI2CH 22, 1995 could not effectively fill. Scalze pointed out that both Frank Graczyk and Dick Boss have indicated that it takes between 30 and 40 hours per week to perform the duties of Fire Chief. Scalze suggested that should Boss retire, perhaps the Fire Department could designate Fire Coordinator position. Should the Director take a position such as that, it would resolve the concerns with multi- department head status. Scalze stated that she would like to avoid the problems that Arden Hills has experienced. Fahey suggested that the Director may desire to be Chief, be willing to dedicate the time, and the Department may be willing to give him administrative support. Pedersen stated that it seems like the Director will be the next Fire Chief, but noted that the problem is that the additional duties may affect his performance as Park & Rec Director. Pedersen asked Morelan if he desired to be Fire Chief. The Director replied that he did not know. He also felt that 30 hours per week for performance of the Chief~s duties was an overstatement. The Director pointed out that Boss has done a lot of delegating within the Department. Fahey noted that the City Administrator would monitor the Director's performance, and should a problem occur due to the addition of Fire Chief duties, it could be addressed. Scalze felt that that would put everyone in a difficult situation. Pedersen felt that the Director~s serving as Fire Chief in addition to Park & Rec Director would result in a negative perception by the public. There would be one person doing too many things. Fahey pointed out that the Fire Department is an independent contractor hired by the City to provide fire protection services. Pedersen stated that the Council knows that, but the