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City Council Minutes February 14, 2000 Page 3 in the position and the approach to take to allow Jeff to be considered fairly as a candidate. The council discussed the pros and cons of hiring the Brimeyer Group to do a full search versus an abbreviated search to fill the position. Concerns of the council in going with the full search included money, duplication of the process that was done when the previous economic development director was hired, and timing. Mayor Klinzing and Councilmember Farber indicated they would be in favor of an abbreviated search because Jeff Gongoll is qualified for the job. The rest of the council also expressed support for Jeff, but stated that it would be best for a complete search to be conducted. It was further noted that a process has already been established in the hiring of department heads and that the process should be followed for this position. The council requested the city administrator to have Phase I of the process streamlined in order to speed up the timing and to possibly reduce the cost. COUNCILMEMBER MOTIN MOVED TO AUTHORIZE THE BRIMEYER GROUP, INC. TO DO A FULL EXECUTIVE SEARCH FOR THE DIRECTOR OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AT A COST OF $10,000 WITH THE STIPULATION THAT THE TIMING FOR PHASE I OF THE PROCESS BE STREAMLINED. COUNCILMEMBER DIETZ SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 4-1. MAYOR KLINZING OPPOSED. 6. Other Business There was no other business. 7. Staff Updates City Administrator Pat Klaers informed the council that a mediation session with the Police Union is scheduled for Thursday. 8. Capital Improvement Worksession The city administrator indicated that this worksession should be specific to the issue of a joint facility to be used by the School District and the city. The city administrator reviewed his 2/14/00 ClP memo and issues that were discussed at the 1/24/00 School Board/City Council meeting pertaining to a joint facility. The City Council discussed the types of uses that the city could consider for this facility. Other issues discussed included location, management, and funding. Discussion also took place regarding the possible closing of the Vandenberge Pool, the cost for pool improvements, and whether this type of use would be appropriate for a joint community center or family center facility. Councilmember Farber left at this time (8:15 p.m.). Discussion was held regarding the facility being used for more than "just sharing space" between the two entities. It was noted that if such a facility is built, it should be used for joint functions and the building should be designed for multi- purpose types of uses. The council questioned what uses the school district would be including in a joint facility and if their space would be multi-purpose.