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• CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION January 7, 2008 APPROVED 180 181 Regarding city depositories, there was some interest in keeping that an open process for 182 financial institutions. Also, there was interest in having staff make a recommendation 183 for the additions to the labor services and fiscal agent categories. Staff will return with 184 options in the future. 185 186 Compensation Audit RFP's — Administration Director Tesch reported on the results of 187 the RFP that was sent to several companies for the services of a personnel related audit. 188 One proposal was received, from Springsted, Inc. They have prepared a list of audit 189 categories each with a price tag attached. This would be for audit services only. Director 190 Tesch recommended that the council could use the list, at a minimum, to develop a 191 compensation philosophy. A review of how the city has used market based information 192 and updating pay equity status would also be recommended. 193 194 The council reviewed the various components of the proposal, considering whether or not 195 the city should proceed with any or all of them. 196 197 Support was expressed by one council member for most of the elements. There would 198 not seem to be as much cost value in looking at position descriptions because they are 199 reported to be up to date. 200 201 Director Tesch explained that the job descriptions are used in the performance evaluation 202 system in place. That may be a consideration in that area. 203 204 It was expressed by one council member that the current performance review system isn't 205 appropriate. The process that is done internally isn't as familiar to the council as the 206 element that they actually participate in so more information to the council on that 207 process may be appropriate. Pay for performance continues to be a goal. 208 209 The matter will continue to be discussed by the council. 210 211 Director Tesch suggested that if the council is interested in the entire audit, it may be 212 appropriate to look at phasing the elements within and past this year. 213 214 The council concurred that absent Council Member O'Donnell should have an 215 opportunity to review the proposal. 216 217 Administrator Heitke asked how the equity question fits into the need for negotiations 218 under way and Director Tesch indicated that it is not urgent but he will review the 219 situation. 220 221 Snowmobile/ATV Ordinance - Police Chief Pecchia reported that, as directed, the 222 police department conferred with the city attorney on the possibility of amending the new 223 Snowmobile/ATV ordinance to allow for exemptions based on concerns from residents. 224 The city attorney is recommending against exemptions as it would hinder enforcement