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MOTION/SECOND: Stigney/Thomason. To adopt Resolution 5333, A Resolution Approving a Conditional Use Permit to Allow for an Oversize Garage at 2091 Terrace Drive; Mounds View • Planning Case No. 552-99. Council Member Marty noted the last page of the proposed resolution indicates all vehicles need to be parked on an improved surface or in the garage. He asked if a new driveway will also be installed to complement the new garage. Planning Associate Ericson explained the existing driveway would not be replaced but a new section will need to be added. Ayes - 5. Nays - 0. Motion carried. D. Resolution 5334 Approving Assistant City Administrator Position City Administrator Whiting advised that he has talked with the Council at the last two work sessions about changing the Assistant to the City Administrator position to the Assistant City Administrator position which would be filled by current staff member Cari Schmidt. He noted the additional language emphasizing the role in legal management for this position. He commented that spending more attention on the City's legal needs allows internalizing that work which is felt can make up for the annual increase in pay for this position. City Administrator Whiting emphasized this position as different in that it would essentially be a department head position for administration and personnel functions, as opposed to an extension of his position. He commented that Ms. Schmidt has exceeded his expectations for this position and he thinks it provides an opportunity to utilize her talents at a higher level which is the reason for the request. The City Administrator stated he would like Ms. Schmidt at a level comparable with other department heads. Council Member Stigney stated at the work session this item was placed on the agenda late in the meeting and he still has a lot of questions regarding an objective measure of value versus cost and alternate solutions. He stated he does not feel his questions have been answered adequately and requested it be postponed until this can be discussed further. He stated that Ms. Schmidt is an excellent worker but he wants to assure it is a good decision for the City and tax payers. Mayor Coughlin noted there is no motion on the floor which could be postponed with a motion. Council Member Quick asked for a legal opinion. City Attorney Long noted a resolution has been prepared but there has been no motion to approve or deny the resolution so the issue procedurally is to make a motion to approve which can be discussed, a motion made to table, or a motion made to lay over. MOTIONISECOND: Stigney/Marty. To postpone consideration of Resolution 5334, a Resolution Approving the Reclassification of the Position of Assistant to the City Administrator to Assistant City Administrator. • 11N:\DATA\USERS\JOANB\SHARE\MINUTES\CC\1999\04-26-99.WPD