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Mounds View City Council September 10, 2007 Regular Meeting Page 15 . D. Resolution 7152 Authorizing Advertisement for Pnblic Works Supervisor Council Member Stigney asked whether the City wants to be hiring at this point in time. Public Works Director Lee indicated that there is no date certain, and the point would be that this wouid be the supervisor over all personnel in public works, and the supervisor in Parks will be downgraded when that person is replaced. That may be three to fve years`out and there is a need to fill the supervisor position. Council Member Mueller said that she feels that Director Lee 'should be given praise for performing dual jobs for the last year, and it is time ta give him so~ne relief by filling the position. Council Member Stigney indicated that at the work session the reason for the need to f ll the position was due to the fact that Director Lee was overwhelmed on the 2008 street project. MOTION/SECOND: Stigney/Marty. To Approve the Resolution as Amended to Postpone Hiring to January 1, 2008 and Begin the Hiring Process Now. Council Member Mueller said that this ~ouncil~' continues to request things from Mr. Lee, but • does not want to provide him with the necessary Staff. .She then said that Council would have to accept that details will fall through the cracks if there is not enough Staff to complete the requests. Mr. Lee stepped up to the;plate to cover two positions for the last year, and it had to be difficult requesting to fill the position since he has gotten overwhelmed. Council Member Mueller indicated that it takes time to hire someone, so she does not want to delay for the sake of saving a little bit in wages wlien it would burn out a good employee who needs the support. Council Member' ~#igney amended his motion to hire in January 2008 but to begin the process now. Council Member Mueller said that Council needs a wish list from Mr. Lee to ensure that the candidate that comes in will be able to take on the duties that need to be handled. Council Member Stigney '`asked if this position could start as a foreman and upgrade to a supervisor upon the retirement that is coming up. Director Lee said that he needs someone with administrative and supervisory skills that are slightly different than what Staff has historically done, rather than a working Public Works Foreman. Council Member Mueller asked whether the existing secretarial staff would be able to support • both supervisors. Director Lee said that they should be able to.