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Page 11 • January 13, 1997 Mounds View City Council 3) removing the last "and" from the third paragraph; 4) deleting the entire fourth paragraph; 5) deleting "and the 1997 Insurance Contribution Schedule" from the final paragraph. VOTE: 5 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried VOTE ON INITIAL RESOLUTION WITH CHANGES AS INDICATED IN MOTION ABOVE: 5 ayes 0 nays Motion Carved D. Consideration of Request to Fill the Vacant Position of Recreation Program Supervisor. Ms. Trude stated she feels it is necessary to honor staffs request to advertise for the vacant position as some of the departments heaviest demands come in the next few months and it will take some time to advertise, receive applications and conduct interviews. Mayor McCarty noted that Mr. Stigney had voiced his concerns in regard to the city's compensation policies and he had recommended that the city consider a hiring freeze until the policy has been re-examined and the concerns addressed. However, he feels that the council can initiate the process, and the council can approve hiring for the position at a later date. He feels that the council should have had an opportunity to discuss the policy and have some direction before a hiring recommendation is made to the Council for the position. Mayor McCarty asked that subject be put on the agenda for the next Council Work Session so that the council can fiuther identify methods to address the concerns that Mr. Stigney has brought forth. Mr. Stigney noted that he feels some method of addressing "pay for performance" should be considered. He is not specifically advocating it, he just has several concerns over the present compensation policy. Council member Quick noted that many of Mr. Stigney's concerns may actually be a result of state and federal law. MOTION/SECOND: Trude/Quick to authorize the Parks, Recreation and Forestry Director to begin the steps necessary to fill the vacant position with a new person whose title would be Recreation Program Supervisor. Mr. Stigney inquired as to whether a college degree was a necessary requirement for the position. He wondered if someone else could complete the job at a lower pay schedule. Ms. Saarion, Director of Parks, Recreation and Forestry, noted this position does require afour-year degree. She proceeded to give a brief summary of the current department staff as well as the responsibilities. Mr. Stigney stated, again he feels the council needs to look at what some of the requirements are of the city. Mayor McCarty stated he will support this because it will allow the city to go forward. He does not want the council to delay these things unnecessarily, however he would like to look at this position more closely when staff comes in with their recommendation.