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Mounds View City Council August 14, 2006 Regular Meeting Page 23 City, Staff did request at the Work Session permission to start looking at temp agencies to help fill the void in the position until a candidate is hired. She noted that Marge Norquist, Part-Time Account Clerk for the Finance Department, has volunteered to work full-time on a temporary basis (not to exceed 60 days) until a receptionist is hired. She explained that the agreement would eliminate the need to hire a temporary employee. Assistant to the City Administrator Crane stated that Ms. Norquist would not be collecting any additional benefits due to the temporary change to a full-time status. She noted Ms. Norquist would receive her current rate of pay. She explained Staff anticipates on having a top candidate presented to the City Council at the September 11th meeting. Assistant to the City Administrator Crane stated Staff recommends approval of the draft resolution authorizing staff to start the hiring process of a replacement Receptionist in the Administration Department. She stated Staff also recommends allowing Ms. Norquist to work full-time to fill the position in the interim. MOTION/SECOND: GUNN/FLAHERTY. To waive the reading and adopt Resolution 6915, Authorization to Hire for a Receptionist in the Administration Department. Mayor Marty commended Ms. Norquist for stepping forward to fill this position. He asked if the account clerk in the finance department would have more responsibilities. Councilmember Stigney stated his opposition to hiring someone for this position and stated that the receptionist should also be the communication coordinator. He stated that the administrative assistant should take some of the “Assistant to the City Administrator” duties. Ayes – 4 Nays – 1 (Stigney) Motion carried. N. Resolution 6895 Approving a Contract for the SCADA System Upgrade No. 2 Public Works Director Lee stated Staff recommends postponing action. MOTION/SECOND: MARTY/FLAHERTY. To postpone action indefinitely of Resolution 6895, Approving a Contract for the SCADA System Upgrade No. 2 until Staff can come back with a recommendation. Councilmember Stigney thanked Mr. Meyer for staying around to discuss this issue. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. Stan Meyer, 2812 Sherwood Road, stated that he is in the business and buying proprietary parts from one company is not a good position for the City to be in. Councilmember Flaherty stated that the City is currently experiencing complete failure with the phone system.