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Mounds View City Council March 25, 2002 Regular Meeting Page 24 Ayes - 3 Nays - 2 (Marty/Stigney) Motion carried. P. Resolution 5740 Hiring a new Administrative Assistant for the Department of Administration Assistant City Administrator Reed indicated that Staff is recommending Desiree Crane for the position of Administrative Assistant in the Administration Department. She then indicated that Ms. Crane has experience as an office manager in the aviation field and has served as a legal secretary for a private firm. Ms. Crane would start at Step 2, $33,635 and would move to Step 3 after six months and Step 4 after one year. Hiring would be contingent upon reference checks. MOTION/SECOND: Quick/Thomas. To Waive the Reading and Approve Resolution 5740, a Resolution Authorizing the Hiring of a new Administrative Assistant for the Department of Administration. Ayes - 5 Nays - 0 Motion carried. Q. Resolution 5739 Hiring a New Golf Course Manager Assistant City Administrator Reed indicated the recommendation is to hire David Longville as the Golf Course Manager. She then noted that Mr. Longville has 17 years of experience as a certified golf course superintendent, a BS in environmental horticulture and a BA in business administration. She further noted that Mr. Longville has been informed that all changes need to be brought before Council for approval. Assistant City Administrator Reed indicated the salary proposal would be to start at Step 4 and increase to Step 5 after six months pending satisfactory performance reviews. The Resolution would also approve up to $4,000 for moving expenses. MOTION/SECOND: Quick/Sonterre. To Waive the Reading and Approve Resolution 5739, a Resolution Authorizing the Hiring of a New Golf Course Manager. Council Member Marty asked whether all the background checks have been completed Assistant City Administrator Reed indicated that a criminal background check, a driver's license check as well as a reference check would be done. She then indicated that Mr. Longville would need to obtain a commercial driver's license in Minnesota as he holds one in Illinois. Council Member Stigney asked whether a current employer check would be done. Assistant City Administrator Reed indicated that the current employer would be checked. Council Member Stigney said he did not see a significant reason to increase from Step 4 to Step 5 after six months because this individual is higher salaried and there will be a cost of living raise at the first of the year.