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Mounds View City Council May 12, 2003 <br />Regular Meeting Page 15 <br />Interim City Administrator Ericson indicated that there is no one to post the job to other than <br />those referenced in the resolution. <br />Council Member Gunn asked whether they were both in positions temporarily and now Council <br />is making them permanent. <br />City Attorney Riggs indicated that the temporary positions could not last longer than 30 days. He <br />then said that it is not practical for the way this department operates and the size of the <br />department makes the statute extremely burdensome. <br />Council Member Marty indicated he is concerned with the power the Commission has to incur <br />expenses for which the City has to pay. <br />Council Member Marty commented that he feels both individuals are excellent employees. <br />Ayes - 4 Nays - 0 Motion carried. <br />Council Member Stigney abstained from voting as he was not prepared to vote at this time. <br />2. Resolution 6014 <br />Handled with previous item. <br />I. Resolution 6011, Approval to Proceed with the Department of Justice <br />Universal Hiring Grant Program for Two New Police Officers. <br />Chief Sommer indicated the grant application was due by June 6, 2003 and noted that it required <br />a 25% matching grant from the City. <br />Mayor Linke thanked Chief Sommer for the report and indicated it answered his questions. <br />Council Member Marty indicated that he wishes the City could afford to hire two new officers <br />but, due to budget constraints, the City cannot incur the expense of more employees. <br />MOTION/SECOND: Quick/Gunn. To approve Resolution 6011, Approval to Proceed with the <br />Department of Justice Universal Hiring Grant Program for Two New Police Officers. <br />Council Member Stigney indicated the City does not know what funding it will have for this year <br />or next year. He then indicated that the City would need to absorb the full cost of those <br />employees after three years and he cannot support this until the funding issue is resolved. <br />Council Member Gunn asked what happens if the City receives the grant and cannot fund the <br />25%. <br />