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Mounds View City Council July 24, 2017 <br />Regular Meeting Page 7 <br /> <br />Geisbauer to the Position of Public Works Maintenance Worker to the August 14, 2017 City <br />Council meeting. <br /> <br /> Ayes – 3 Nays – 0 Motion carried. <br /> <br />E. Resolution 8796, Approving an Agreement for Executive Search Services <br />with Springsted Waters. <br /> <br />City Administrator Ericson requested the Council approve an agreement for Executive Search <br />Services with Springsted Waters to assist with filling the City Administrator position. He <br />commented on the fee for services noting the cost had been slightly reduced to $20,800. He <br />explained the search firm will begin their work as soon as they receive signed documents from <br />the City. Staff recommended the Council approve the agreement with Springsted Waters at the <br />reduced price. <br /> <br />Mayor Mueller thanked City Administrator Ericson for requesting a price reduction from <br />Springsted Waters. <br /> <br />MOTION/SECOND: Gunn/Meehlhause. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 8796, <br />Approving an Agreement for Executive Search Services with Springsted Waters. <br /> <br /> Ayes – 3 Nays – 0 Motion carried. <br /> <br />Mayor Mueller requested the Council now discuss the appointment of an Interim City <br />Administrator. She explained City Administrator Ericson has given the City Council a <br />resignation letter and his last day of work would be in September. She suggested the Council <br />consider hiring an Interim City Administrator from the League of Minnesota Cities list. <br /> <br />City Administrator Ericson reviewed the list of Interim City Administrators and recommended <br />the Council consider hiring an individual with a strong human resources background. He then <br />discussed the six individuals he would recommend for the position. <br /> <br />Mayor Mueller suggested City Administrator Ericson speak with the top three candidates to see if <br />they were available for an interview. City Administrator Ericson indicated he would speak with <br />these individuals and would report back to the Council. <br /> <br />Council Member Meehlhause stated he had no problem appointing Nyle Zikmund but stated he <br />would wait to hear from the City Administrator on other potential candidates. <br /> <br />Council Member Gunn agreed that Nyle Zikmund would be a good fit, however she was <br />uncertain with how to proceed due to the fact the City has not gone through this process before. <br /> <br />Mayor Mueller asked if the Council had to hold interviews. City Administrator Ericson believed <br />this would be the best course of action. <br />