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Mounds View City Council November 24, 2003 Regular Meeting Page 8 Mr. Jahnke indicated he is concerned about the $100,000 shortfall but is also concerned that Ms. Burg has been elected to the New Brighton council and they have a golf course. He then said he is concerned that her loyalty may be compromised and cost the City business. Mayor Linke indicated that he does not feel the election to New Brighton council is an issue as he is comfortable with Ms. Burg's integrity, there are five people on the council so hers is only one vote. And, her paycheck comes from the City of Mounds View so it is in her best interest to make it successful. Mr. Jahnke indicated he feels there could still be a conflict of interest because he feels she has to look out for New Brighton. Golf Course Manager Burg indicated she would like to make people feel comfortable and assured everyone that if there is anything that would be a conflict she would abstain. She also indicated that she is the President of the Golf Manager's Association and works for the betterment of golf. She then said she is not threatened by the great business the New Brighton course is doing and her mission is to improve golf throughout the metro area but bring the business to The Bridges. D. Authorization to Advertise for Receptionist Position City Administrator Ulrich indicated-the position description was amended slightly. He then reviewed the changes with Council. • MOTION/SECOND: uick/Gunn. To Authorize Staff to Advertise for the Rece tionist Q P Position. Council Member Gunn indicated she still thinks this job can be part time rather than full time and she thinks it would be a perfect job for someone who has kids in school starting at 9:00 a.m. and leaving at 4:00 p.m. Council Member Marty asked for the City Administrator's opinion on the part time versus the full time. City Administrator Ulrich indicated that it would partially depend upon the market and he said that with part time you do not get the full coverage you would with full time. He then said that looking at what would work the need would be between 9:00 and 3:00 so it is possible to make a 30-hour position work. He further commented that he likes the expanded coverage that is possible with a full time person but will not say that part time will not work. Council Member Many asked if it would be possible to have two part time people, someone for morning and someone for afternoons to eliminate the need to pay benefits. City Administrator Ulrich indicated that the benefits with the AFSCME contract begin at 19 • hours.