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SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 24, 1998 �., of personnel be based on skills and abilities and it appeared that Council was not following these goals. There was further discussion regarding the appropriate period of time for the Interim Administrator to reach the stated goals. It was decided that annual goals be set with quarterly evaluations. The progress of each goal is to be substantiated and progress documented. If the goals are not progressing as anticipated, written documentation affecting the progress should be included. It was noted that some of the goals such as the 1999 Budget should be completed by year end. John was concerned that Dave, as Interim Administrator, needed time to demonstrate that he had been given a proven team of staff to achieve all of the stated goals. He stated that the Council supported this proposal two (2) weeks ago and the Mayor is now asking for a major change in the support of this appointment. Further discussion followed regarding staff s qualifications and the proposal for City Engineer. Kim, Caroline and Chris felt the staff member was not qualified and should be removed from the position. John and Andy felt that the staff member should be given four(4) months to demonstration his abilities. Dave asked that this matter not be placed on the Council agenda. He was instructed to speak to this staff member about what the majority of the Council had decided. Caroline and Chris discussed their concern regarding the City Engineer appointment. Kim, Andy and John did not agree with their concerns. It was decided to leave the request for appointment of the City Engineer on the agenda this evening. Dave was directed to research a plan to set standards and goals for each staff member. The consequences for non-performance should also be included in the plan. He was also asked to contact the League of Minnesota Cities to research options for the plan. There being no further discussion on these issues, the special meeting was adjourned and the City Council reconvened in the Council Chambers for the regular Council meeting. These minutes were considered, corrected and approved ZDecer 21, 1998 regular Council meeting. Mari yn G. Anderson, Clerk-Treasurer Ki erly . u ' an, Mayor PAGE 3