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Mayor Coughlin stated this has been discussed a fair amount and he has raised a variety of questions, called staff, and received answers to his satisfaction, as all are afforded that same right • to do. He stated that he does not think discussing this further as being of any great benefit. Mayor Coughlin stated that he opposes laying this over since he does not believe further discussion would change the situation. Council Member Stigney stated this Council specifically wanted to keep Council meetings to Council decisions and work session decisions to work session issues. He stated that he has many questions and to be fair to him as a Council Member and residents, he believes this decision needs more deliberation than has occurred. Council Member Stigney stated he does not have the same level of comfort the Mayor has. Council Member Marty stated he admires and respects Ms. Schmidt and has no qualms about her but, as Council Member Stigney stated about the last work session, the Council spent 15 minutes, tops, on this issue. He stated that he would feel more comfortable justifying this decision if some of his questions could be answered. Council Member Marty stated he generally goes along with it but would like to be able to justify a decision one way or the other and this is why he would agree to put this on the next work session agenda. He stated that he does not believe this issue needs to be dragged out and suggested the questions be posed ahead of time so answers can be received ahead of time. Ayes - 2 (Marty, Stigney). Nays-3 (Coughlin, Quick, Thomason). Motion failed. • MOTION/SECOND: Quick/Coughlin. Motion to adopt Resolution 5334, a Resolution Approving the Reclassification of the Position of Assistant to the City Administrator to Assistant City Administrator. Council Member Stigney asked if he will have the opportunity to ask his questions tonight and get answers or if he will have to base his decision on incomplete information. Mayor Coughlin stated the Council has been afforded the opportunity to ask questions and direct questions since it appeared in the Council packet six weeks ago. Council Member Stigney asked if he will have the opportunity to ask questions tonight. Mayor Coughlin stated that, in accordance with Roberts Rules of Order, each member will have two opportunities to speak up to ten minutes in length. Council Member Stigney stated his concern is that his concern is that the problem has not been defined, the justification for the new position has no basis of merit but it is hoped it will pay for itself, there is no guideline saying how much this will save or cost, and no cost benefit analysis has been accomplished. He stated that he does not understand the problem and has not explored alternate solutions. Council Member Stigney stated that this is why he requested the lay over. 12N:\DATA\USERS\JOANB\SHARE\MINUTES\CC\1999\04-26-99.WPD