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City Conncil i\1inutes Jnne 11, 2007 Page 6 oriented towards a city engineer background. Ms. Johnson explained that although not specifically outlined, experience in these other areas may be captured through the other items of experience that ate listed. She stated that the job description could be made more specific if the Council desires. . Mayor Klinzing indicated that the Council should consider whether they wish to consider Mr. Maurer's proposal for public works director or if they wish to have the public works director be a City of Elk River employee. Mr. Maurer presented his proposal as outlined in his staff report. He explained his experience and the cost effectiveness of allowing him to serve as public works director while maintaining his employment at BDM Consulting Engineers. He noted that he met with Street Superintendent Phil Hals and Wastewater Chief Operator Gary Leirmoe regarding this issue and they indicated support for him to take on the public works director position. Councilmember Farber stated he has been back and forth on this issue but it appears that accepting Mr. Maurer's proposal may be the best option for the city at this time due in part to Mr. Maurer's experience and to budget issues. Mayor Klinzing indicated that she has concerns with the public works director not being a City of Elk River employee but agreed that accepting Mr. Maurer's proposal may be the best option at this time. She stated that his experience will allow him to serve as public works director and city engineer until it is fiscally possible for a city engineer to be hired. Councilmember Motin explained that he believes the public works director position should be a city employee; however, due to fiscal constraints at this time, he would support Mr. Maurer's proposal. He noted that he would like Mr. Maurer's successor to be a city employee. . Councilmember Zerwas concurred that he would like the public works director to be a city employee; however, he acknowledged that the city is lucky to have a qualified candidate such as Mr. Maurer willing to take on the position and he believes that accepting Mr. Maurer's proposal is the best option right now. Mr. Johnson indicated that staff will work with Mr. Maurer to draft a contract to be brought back for Council approval in July. Council consensus was for the contract term to be two- years and for it to be reviewed annually. 5.5. Council Open Forum The Council had no issues for open forum. 6. Other Business Ms. Johnson stated that the Lake Orono Association has invited the Council for a boat tour of Lake Orono to view and discuss lake issues. It was the consensus of the Council to begin the July 2 meeting at 6:00 p.m. and to attend the tour immediately following the meeting. 7. Council Updates .