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Mounds View City Council February 10, 2003 Regular Meeting Page 13 D. Resolution 5944, a Resolution Rescinding Resolution 5555 Governing City Administrator Duties and Staff Communication. Interim City Administrator Ericson indicated that Resolution 5944 would rescind Resolution 5555. MOTION/SECOND: Many/Gunn. To Waive the Reading and Approve Resolution 5944, a Resolution Rescinding Resolution 5555 Governing City Administrator Duties and Staff Communication. Council Member Quick indicated that Resolution 5944 is a protocol that outlines a chain of command and a mechanism for employees to deal with issues. It has nothing to do with who can talk to whom. He further commented that he does not feel rescinding Resolution 5944 would be in the best interest of the City because he feels it would increase the amount of micromanaging that goes on. Council Member Quick indicated he received a letter in his box that he does not think Staff is aware of and that is contrary to Resolution 5555. Council Member Stigney indicated he feels that Resolution 5555 re-emphasizes what the City Charter has in place for the responsibilities of the City Administrator and how it should be followed. He then indicated that the interpretation of "all communication between City Staff and City directors to Council is to go through the City Administrator" is the issue and, if Council indicates that any Staff person can talk to any Council Member the issue should be resolved. He further clarified that the Resolution was meant to simplify things and make sure that issues went up the chain of command so that the City Administrator and Council were aware of them and to keep one Council Member from directing Staff and the rest of Council not being aware. Council Member Stigney indicated that employees can call him any time as he is an elected official and that is part of his responsibility. Council Member Gunn asked how Council could correct the interpretation problem. Council Member Stigney indicated he just stated in public that any employee could contact him and, if Council agrees, all the directors will know that they are not to be more restrictive than what the Resolution says. Council Member Marty indicated he was not in agreement with the way this Resolution was interpreted by the previous Administration. He then indicated he would like to rescind it so that the same issue does not present itself with the new Administration. He further indicated that Resolution 5944 states that the City Council prefers to let the City Charter speak for itself and he no longer feels the need for Resolution 5555. Council Member Quick asked if Resolution 5555 conflicts with the Charter.