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096 COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 27, 1987 he gets along well with the other officers. There was discussion about the amount of training and numerous schools Mr. Hammes has attended. Mr. Marier moved to approve Chief Campbell's recommendation and hire William Hammes as a new police officer. Mr. Bisel seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Mayor Benson told Chief Campbell that it has been brought to his attention that the appearance and manner in which the police officers are handling themselves is much, much better and he asked that Chief Campbell pass this comment on to his officers. CONSIDERATION OF RANDY SCHUMACHER'S RECOMMENDATION FOR HIRING OF CITY ACCOUNTING CLERK Mr. Schumacher explained he advertised this position in the Minneapolis and St. Paul papers as well as the local papers. He received over twenty responses and noted that all the applicants had limited work experience and no experience in municipal accounting. Most have just graduated from college or were out just a short time. He recommended that the Council hire Paula Romocky as outlined in his memorandum to the Council. Mr. Reinert asked why Mr. Schumacher was recommending Ms. Romocky when all candidates appeared to have the same qualifications. Mr. Schumacher explained she appeared to be a fast learner, had an excellent college degree, had taken more practical class work and based on her grade point average. Mr. Marier moved to accept Mr. Schumacher's recommendation and hire Paula Romocky. Mr. Bisel seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. OLD BUSINESS Economic Development Committee - At the last Council meeting, Mr. Schumacher was asked to contact the previous members of this committee and determine why they were not interested in continuing on this Board. Mr. Schumacher did contact them and was told that basically they-did not have the time to devote to the Board and one member felt there was not sufficient support from the Council in combination with the time needed to give the Board his full support. Mr. Schumacher is still trying to contact the one applicant to the P & Z Board but has not been successful. To date there has been only one person, Gene Mobley who has indicated willingness to serve on this Board. Mayor Benson asked Mr. Schumacher to continue to follow up on this matter. Mr. Schumacher asked for further suggestions. Mr. Bisel suggested that this Board should get going and suggested that it start with the members recommended by Mr. Schumacher at the last Council PAGE 12 1 1