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• • • COUNCIL MINUTES JANUARY 26, 1998 Member Bergeson pointed out that certain provisions of the Agreement, such as vacation of the City Administrator's office and discussions regarding interim management, have been put into motion, which is inappropriate absent ratification of the Agreement by Council vote. Finally, Council Member Bergeson requested a roll call vote on this matter. Mayor Sullivan reiterated that the City Administrator has resigned in order to pursue other opportunities. Motion carried, pursuant to the following roll call: Council Member Bergeson - no Council Member Dahl - yes Council Member Neal - yes Council Member Lyden - yes Mayor Sullivan - yes Appointment of Interim City Administrator - Mayor Sullivan explained that it is the role of the Mayor to analyze and make recommendations to Council regarding city administration issues. She pointed out that the City currently employs many good department heads, who she hopes will continue their excellent work during the transition period between Mr. Schumacher's resignation and the designation of a new City Administrator. Mayor Sullivan then announced that, due in large part to his ability to assume managerial duties in the face of significant change, she would recommend Police Chief Pecchia as Interim City Administrator. Council Member Bergeson expressed concern that a union employee would not be an appropriate choice for a management position. Mayor Sullivan indicated that she had investigated this issue, and had been advised that Chief Pecchia would have to take a leave of absence or resign from the union during his tenure as Interim City Administrator. Council Member Neal stated his favor with appointment of Chief Pecchia as Interim City Administrator, asking for an estimate of how long the hiring process would take. Mayor Sullivan indicated that it might take from four to six months to fill this position on a permanent basis. Council Member Neal added his feeling that, while acting as Interim City Administrator, Chief Pecchia should be compensated accordingly, especially given the fact that he would have to remove himself from his union affiliation during the interim period. Mayor Sullivan suggested that the issue of compensation be discussed at the Council's next work session. Council Member Lyden moved to approve the appointment of Chief Pecchia as Interim City Administrator. Council Member Dahl seconded the motion. Motion carried, with Council Member Bergeson voting no. Consideration of Proceeding with Hiring Process for New City Administrator - Mayor Sullivan indicated the need to provide direction to Staff with regard to hiring a selection agency and proceeding with the hiring of a new City Administrator. 13