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Mounds View City Council Apri123, 2007 <br />Regular Meeting Page 8 <br />City Administrator Ulrich explained that this item would approve advertisement for the full time • <br />cable coordinator position as previously discussed by the Council. <br />William Werner of 2765 Sherwood Road asked what a Cable Coordinator would do and why the <br />position is necessary. <br />City Administrator Ulrich explained that this person would develop programs, cable cast the <br />Council meetings and other City meetings. <br />David Jaluilce of 8428 Eastwood Road said that he does not feel like it is necessary for a full time <br />employee. He then said that it seems like they are trying to build a cable corporation. He further <br />said that the economy is bad and he thinks that this is unnecessary at this time. <br />Council Member Hull asked whether the Cable Coordinator position was new last year. <br />City Administrator Ulrich indicated that it was the first time there was a full time position but the <br />title was a little different. <br />Council Member Flaherty said that one thing from a few years ago was a goal of better <br />communication with the residents. He then said that he supports the position as he thinks it is <br />something that the City needs to better inform residents of what is going on. <br />Council Member Mueller said that a lot of people cannot come down to the meetin or et the • <br />g g <br />papers but, there are a lot of people that watch these meetings on television. This position was <br />already established by the City and this would replace that person. <br />Mr. Jahnke said that he sees no difference for other departments and why does the City have to <br />pay the Cable volunteers and not other volunteers. <br />Acting Mayor Stigney said he questions the Hay points and the required salary. He then said that <br />he does not approve of full time for this position because he does not want the City to be required <br />to pay the benefits and the other costs associated with having employee. <br />City Administrator Ulrich suggested postponement to allow time for Staff to contact the <br />consultant. <br />MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Flaherty. To Postpone Resolution 7051, Approving Full-time <br />Cable Coordinator Position and Advertisement for Hire to May 14, 2007. <br />MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Stigney. To Postpone to Allow Staff to Have the Opportunity to <br />Get the Results of the Information from the Research Company and to Look at the Option of <br />Three Part Time People Rather than One Full Time Coordinator. <br />• <br />