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Mounds View City Council September 24, 2001 Regular Meeting Page 7 Assistant to the Administrator Reed apologized for the confusion and explained that Mr. Hanson had left Brooklyn Center earlier this year in search of another position. Council Member Stigney noted that, in his opinion, the fact that Mr. Hanson left Brooklyn Center earlier this year creating a gap in work history is relevant information Council should have been made aware of. He then noted Council has not seen Mr. Hanson’s resume and questioned how Council could approve the appointment without all the pertinent information. Assistant to the Administrator Reed explained that Mr. Hanson did work for the city of Brooklyn Center and noted that the recommendation for hiring him is contingent upon references being checked. She further noted that Mr. Hanson has indicated that his former supervisor can be contacted for a reference and that leads her to believe the relationship was solid at the time of his leaving the City of Brooklyn Center. MOTION/SECOND: Stigney/Marty. To Table Resolution 5625, a Resolution Appointing a Finance Director/Treasurer to the October 8, 2001 Council Meeting. Ayes – 2 Nays – 3 (Thomas/Sonterre/Quick) Motion failed. MOTION/SECOND: Quick/Thomas. To Call the Question. Ayes – 3 Nays – 2 (Stigney/Marty). Motion carried. Vote on original motion to approve Ayes – 3 Nays – 2 (Stigney/Marty) Motion carried. C. Discussion Regarding Public Works Staffing Public Works Foreman Pittman addressed Council and noted that Council had approved another person in the surface water management area of public works in 1993 and that position is not filled. He then indicated that, with the retirement of Mr. Decheine, the department is short- staffed and needs to get the position filled prior to the winter plowing season. Council Member Quick asked whether working short-staffed would subtract from the ability to do the required maintenance and keep service at the present levels. Mr. Pittman indicated that working short-staffed would have an impact on the present levels of service. He then explained to Council that public works had been using a part timer to bring the maintenance numbers for the sewers up but noted that, with the retirement of Mr. Decheine, and the part timer going back to school, the numbers would be going down again without the additional person.