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Mounds View City Council July 22, 2002 Regular Meeting Page 19 Assistant City Administrator Reed indicated that each department continues working on procedures manuals. She then indicated that she would be working with Shannon Roepke to streamline Mounds View Matters and will be coming to Council with a recommendation at the August work session. Council Member Stigney asked when a recommendation to fill the position on the Civil Service Commission would be coming forward. Assistant City Administrator Reed indicated that according to policy the Mayor would be bringing forth a recommendation to fill the vacancy. Mayor Sonterre indicated he has seen three of the four applications and needed to get the other from Ms. Reed. He then said he would bring a recommendation to Council shortly. Council Member Quick asked whether, depending on the outcome of the contact with New Brighton, if it would be necessary to fill that position. Mayor Sonterre indicated he was going to ask the City Administrator that question during the reports section of the meeting. Council Member Marty asked when the police administrative assistant had submitted her resignation. Assistant City Administrator Reed indicated that last Friday was her last day. She then said that it was her understanding that the Deputy Chief and City Administrator were attempting to meet to discuss an interim plan before coming to Council for approval. Council Member Marty commented that he feels that the position should have been advertised when the resignation was turned in. Assistant City Administrator Reed indicated the policy is to come to Council to ask for authorization to hire. Council Member Marty indicated the resignation was given prior to the last Council meeting. Assistant City Administrator Reed indicated the resignation was given on Thursday or Friday before the last Council meeting and there was not time to get a real plan together to present to Council. Council Member Quick commented that the individual was on strike for a period of time and the police department functioned just fine and he thinks the police department will function fine in the interim. • Council Member Marty asked for clarification on the grievance process and an explanation of Step 2.