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Mounds View City Council June 24, 2002 Regular Meeting Page 17 Council Member Quick asked if anything was going on over at Mounds View Square. Economic Development Coordinator Backman indicated the Hardees recently closed. He then commented that he has talked to the director of development who has informed him that he is actively seeking retailers for the property. Council Member Thomas asked whether the TIF district payment corrections were up to date. Economic Development Coordinator Backman indicated that the overpayment to CG Hill had been lowered after numerous discussions but there is still an overpayment. He then said that the developer had contacted him asking to rework the contract by letter which he would be bringing to a work session for discussion. Council Member Marty asked whether the process to hire a police chief had been started. Assistant City Administrator Reed indicated there is a need to fill a seat on the Police Civil Service Commission before beginning the process as the Commission determines the process for hiring. Council Member Stigney asked what was meant by the statement determining how to handle the process. Assistant City Administrator Reed indicated that the bylaws are being reviewed and the bylaws govern the process for hiring a chief. She then said the Commission has the option of hiring an external candidate or internally promoting a candidate but there is a need to solidify the process. Council Member Stigney said he did not think the process was convoluted last time. Assistant City Administrator Reed indicated the process for hiring the chief is governed by the bylaws and the bylaws are outdated and do not address issues. Council Member Stigney asked for information on what was wrong with the bylaws that needed changing. He then asked why the present Civil Service Commission could not handle updating them and moving on in the process. Assistant City Administrator Reed indicated the process was stalled because the individual that is serving on the Commission that is not a resident has declined to participate in Commission activity but holds the seat until someone else is appointed. Council Member Quick pointed out that administrator has had a very heavy calendar in the past few months. He then said it is not possible to get things done as fast as some Council Members want without more administrative help. He then asked whether it would be possible to advertise for the position to begin the process.