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Hugo City Council Meeting Minutes for June 7, 2021 Page 9 of 11 Discussion on Job Description and Executive Search for Finance Director On May 19, 2021, Council appointed Finance Coordinator Anna Wobse as the Interim Finance Director after the passing of Finance Director Ron Otkin on May 5, 2021. City Administrator Bryan Bear talked about a process for a permanent position. He stated it was a key position and it was important to take time and get it right. This individual would advise and make recommendations on all financial matters in the City. He said it would be a difficult position to fill, and the job description had been revised and the salary evaluated and adjusted to ensure the City was completive. The current range was $93,547 - $121,866, and he proposed changing it to $93,547 - $137,000 to be sure the position attracted candidates that had all the qualifications and those who would be a good fit and able to acquire them in time. He talked about the executive recruitment firm, Baker Tilly, saying a compelling story needed to be shared with the applicants and there needed to be a robust screening process, interviews and negotiations. The total cost would be $22,750 with a twelve month guarantee. The process would conclude in early September. Klein made motion, Miron seconded, to approve the job description and salary range for the Finance Director position. All Ayes. Motion carried. Miron made motion, Klein seconded, to negotiate a contract with Baker Tilly to provide executive recruitment service. All Ayes. Motion carried. Discussion on Ordinance Review Committee on Short Term Rentals Community Development Director Rachel Juba led a discussion regarding short term rentals. She provided background stating the City and Washington County had received complaint on a short term rental facility that was advertised on the website Vacation Rentals by Owner (VRBO). The complaints related to noise, parties, and the transient nature of the short term rentals. After reviewing the City Code, it was in staff s opinion that short term rentals were not allowed in the City. The owner of the short term rental had made a request to the City Council to evaluate allowing short term rental facilities in the City. At its April 5, 2021, meeting, the City Council directed staff to forward the request to the Ordinance Review Committee (ORC) for review and recommendation to the City Council. The ORC, which consisted of Council Members Miron and Klein, and three Planning Commission members, met on April 28 and made a recommendation to Council to create an ordinance either allowing or prohibiting short term rentals. Klein and Miron spoke on the issue of using staff and law enforcement resources to address complaints. If the actives occur, there needed to be a method to hold the property owners accountable. An ordinance, if created, needed to have a provision addressing that. Petryk talked about potential problems with Homeowner Associations having different