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Council Consensus <br />It was the consensus of the City Council to work with Citygate at an individual level to <br />provide Councilmember interview responses and to schedule a full Council Meeting to <br />discuss the results of the interviews. <br />The Interim City Administrator stated that he would contact Citygate regarding holding a <br />full Council discussion at the February 3, 2025 Work Session and setting up individual <br />interviews prior to that date. <br />B. - City Administrator and Finance Director Hiring Update <br />The HR & Communications Manager provided an overview of the City Administrator <br />search process. She stated that staff reviewed three quotes for services and <br />recommends contracting with DDA Human Resources to conduct the search process. <br />She stated that a May 2025 hiring date is identified. She stated that the firm offers a <br />two-year grantee. She presented an overview of the DDA Human Resources proposal, <br />job description and market rate study. <br />Councilmember Ruhland requested that a market rate comparison of benefits also be <br />prepared. <br />Councilmember Ruhland requested further clarification on the two-year guarantee. <br />The HR & Communications Manager provided an overview of the proposed guarantee <br />and stated that staff will confirm further with the vendor as well. <br />Council Consensus <br />It was the consensus of the City Council to contract with DDA Human Resources for the <br />2025 City Administrator executive search process. <br />The HR & Communications Manager stated that with the resignation of the Finance <br />Director effective, January 2025, staff recommends hiring an Interim Finance Director. <br />She stated that Ehlers & Associates now offers an Interim Finance Director contracting <br />option. She stated that as Ehlers & Associates is the current City Financial Advising firm, <br />they are familiar with our budget and finances. She stated that they have an identified <br />candidate for the consideration of the city. <br />Councilmember Stoesz questioned if the IT function should be moved from the Finance <br />Department to another division. <br />Finance Director Hannah Lynch stated that the City contracts with the consortium, <br />Metro IT for IT services. She stated that as a result this function can remain under the <br />direction of the Interim Finance Director. <br />Page 2 of 3 <br />