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City Council Minutes February 4, 2008 Page 2 3.11. REMAND REQUEST BY WACONA FARM SUPPLY TO PLANNING • COMMISSION FOR RECOMMENDATION REGARDING REQUEST FOR CONDITIONAL PERMIT FOR EXPANSION OF USE TO INCLUDE TRUCE RENTALS, CASE NO. CU OS-03 3.12. RESOLUTION 08-10 DENYING THE REDUCTION OR WAIVER OF A CIVIL PENALTY FOR A FAILED ALCOHOL COMPLIANCE CHECK MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 4. en Mike No one appeared for Open Mike. 5.2. Authorize Hiring Process for the Economic Development Assistant Position Ms. Johnson presented the staff report. She pointed out the few changes to some terminology in the position description, as well as adding the requirement of having a valid driver's license. Ms. Johnson recommended advertising the position through the League of Minnesota Cities as well as EDAM and Elk River Star News, with the hopes of having the position filled by late spring. Councilmember Motin expressed concern with the position's pay grade being at seven. He stated he would like to see this position filled with someone who has fairly minimal experience and feels the salary seems too high fox this type of experience. He recommended the position should fall into pay grade six. Ms. Johnson stated pay grade six would place the position at $41,530 to $51,912. • MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER MOTIN AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER FARBER TO AUTHORIZE THE HIRING PROCESS FOR THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANT POSITION AT A PAY GRADE SIX. MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 5.3. Authorize I-Tiring Process for the Commu it; Development Director Position Ms. Johnson presented the staff report, stating the position description remains unchanged. She would like to allow plenty of time for applicants to submit their application materials. She stated it would be advertised with the League of Minnesota Cities, EDAIvl, and Elk River Staz News. The interview process would need to be finalized sometime in the neaz future to detertnine which council and staff should be available for interviews. MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER ZERWAS AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER GUMPHREY TO AUTHORIZE THE HIRING PROCESS FOR THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR POSITION. MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 5.4. Discuss Council Workse ion Agendas Ms. Johnson discussed the agendas for the February 11 and March 10 Worksessions. She added Terry Maurer, Public Works Director, will give a legislative update at the February 11 • Worksession.