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Council Member Marty stated that this would be significant which is why he does not want to jump into it blindly. He stated that a lot of these questions could be answered but they have not been asked so the information has not been provided. He stated that he has questions that remain and he would like a better "handle" on those questions before having to vote on the proposed resolution. Council Member Marty reviewed the salary information of other communities and noted that only two, Chanhassen and Robinsdale, start off with a higher salary than being projected. He stated that he realizes Ms. Schmidt does have a lot more qualifications than some of the other city's but, in order to justify this decision to the citizens, he would like some of the questions and answers laid out on the table instead of voting blindly. He stated that he is sure Ms. Schmidt will do an excellent job. Council Member Marty stated the City has discussed an electronic filing system and he would like to know if Ms. Schmidt could coordinate that effort too since it is something the City definitely needs. He stated that there are a number of questions he would like answered so he could personally justify voting aye or nay. Council Member Marty stated that until he can justify it to the citizens, he cannot vote to support. Council Member Thomason stated that she did not realize others have not had an opportunity to ask questions since it has been in packet for six weeks. She stated she did some research and just today got her questions answered. She stated she did not realize that others didn't have that • opportunity so she would support a motion to table. MOTION/SECOND: Thomason/Coughlin. To reconsider the motion and table consideration to the next work session. Council Member Marty requested Council Members use the new inquiry form to ask their questions and that the issue to be put on the Monday, May 3 work session agenda. Council Member Quick asked if Mayor Coughlin or Council Member Thomason have had any problems getting questions answered by staff. Mayor Coughlin stated he did not have any problems. City Administrator Whiting stated that he is less comfortable approving this position change with a split Council and supports additional discussion to assure the support of the Council and, therefore, the community. He stated that he recognized there would be some concern and pursued it the way he felt appropriate but he would rather take time to answer questions. He apologized if all questions had not been answered. Council Member Stigney stated that he, like Council Member Marty, is uncomfortable passing it through with unanswered questions. • 14N:\DATA\USERS\JOANB\SHARE\MINUTES\CC\1999\04-26-99.WPD