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CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION DRAFT 5 clubhouse will not change the tax increment financing plan proposed. 163 164 Mayor Rafferty remarked that he’s watched this development come forward, it’s a quality 165 project and the developers (architects) are top notch. The council will consider action at 166 the upcoming council meeting. 167 4. City Administrator Hiring Process – Human Resources Manager Bartholomew 168 reviewed the process proposed to fill the City Administrator position when current 169 Administrator Jeff Karlson retires in August. She reviewed, item by item, the tentative 170 employment agreement. Much of what is included mirrors the current administrator’s 171 contract and the City’s personnel policies. She is looking for direction on compensation. 172 173 Mayor Rafferty asked staff to research what other cities are providing in the area of the 174 car allowance. Ms. Bartholomew noted that information she’s seen shows the auto 175 allowance is pretty standard; Mr. Karlson concurred adding that the amount may be low 176 since it hasn’t changed for many years. 177 178 Councilmember Stoesz remarked that in the private sector cell phone allowance is unusual 179 because the phones are now so prevalent and use unlimited. Mayor Rafferty suggested 180 that it could be seen as reimbursement for the portion of your phone that you use for 181 business. 182 183 Councilmember Stoesz wondered if it’s appropriate to include language on inappropriate 184 activities such as on social media. Ms. Bartholomew suggested that falls under other 185 policy such as the City’s social media policy. 186 187 Councilmember Cavegn asked about the compensation steps; Ms. Bartholomew indicated 188 that steps moving forward would be based on performance and council authorization. 189 Councilmember Ruhland asked Mr. Karlson if he has any recommendations. 190 Administrator Karlson said that feedback is very important; expectations are important to 191 understand. Also it’s important for the council to hear the administrator’s opinion. 192 193 Councilmember Lyden noted how excited he is that Ms. Cotton will apply for this job; it’s 194 a wonderful opportunity for the City. He is respectful of the Mayor’s role in working the 195 most with the administrator. 196 197 Mayor Rafferty said he isn’t comfortable talking about compensation at this point. He 198 would like to have more time to review and to also to hear from Ms. Cotton. 199 200 Mayor Rafferty asked for more information on accrued time. It would be beneficial for 201 the council to understand that element also. He feels it’s important to use vacation time 202 in the manner that it’s intended; important for employees to have breaks. He also 203 recommends that councilmembers contact staff individually for questions that may be 204 easier answered in that way. 205 206