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City Council Minutes December 3, 2007 Page 5 Ms. Johnson agreed the idea of having someone out of college with no experience, similar to Ms. Steinmetz's background, was discussed, but following review of what was currently needed, both Ms. Johnson and Ms. Mehelich felt the time period for Ms. Steinmetz to become acclimated to the position took too long. Ms. Mehelich stated things such as grant writing and TIF districts aren't taught in college and are only learned by experience. She stated it would be valuable to the city to find someone with job experience in order to keep the city's economic development growth momentum going. Ms. Mehelich also would like to find someone with a background in redevelopment and rehabilitation experience. MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER MOTIN AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER FARBER TO AUTHORIZE THE HIRING PROCESS FOR ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT POSITION. Councilmember Farber stated he didn't have a problem with Ms. Mehelich's proposal, but requested in the future that staff allow council more time to consider changes made to requests that were different then what was originally discussed. Councilmember Gumphrey stated he wouldn't support the motion and would like to wait to fill this position until after the community development director position was filled, which would allow that person to provide insight on the future of the economic development department. Councilmember Zerwas asked what the timeframe was going to be to replace Mr. Clark. Ms. Johnson stated it could be 6-8 months before. the assistant would be hired if we wait to fill the assistant position. She addressed Councilmember Farber's concerns, stating that hiring an entry level person for this position was discussed in the exit interview with Ms. Steinmetz, but after further discussions with Ms. Mehelich, it seemed more appropriate to hire someone with experience. She stated if filling this position wwill be delayed until later this year, it may push some initiatives back as Ms. Mehelich is working solo at this time. Councilmember Moon requested to review this position at a Worksession in January, and he withdrew his motion. MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER GUMPHREY AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER FARBER TO DELAY ACTION IN THE HIRING PROCESS FOR ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT POSITION UNTIL AFTER A WORBSESSION DISCUSSION IN JANUARY, 2008. MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 6.3. Pavement Management Program - 2008 Street C-verla~ Mr. Maurer presented the staff report. Councilmember Farber requested at a fixture workshop to review all gravel roads still currently unpaved in the city and try to get them paved. Mr. Maurer stated when they reviewed the current road conditions, they took into consideration not only the areas needing overlay but also whether there were any gravel roads nearby. He stated a many of the gravel roads will be paved with this overlay project.