Continue Discussion of the Public Works Department's Staffing and Structure and Direct Staff to Act Accordingly

At the May 22, 2012 meeting, the City Council motioned to do the following:

1) Accept Mr. Brian Olson's resignation as Public Works Director.
2) Appoint Fire Chief Kapler to an interim assignment for up to a 3-month period to oversee the Public Works Building Maintenance, Parks, Streets, and Utilities divisions.
3) Appoint City Engineer Himmer to an interim assignment for up to a 3-month period to oversee the Engineering Division.

At the May 29, 2012 meeting, the City Council motioned to do the following:

1) Separate the Engineering Division from the operations side of Public Works, creating two separate divisions; Engineering and Public Works Operations (Building Maintenance, Parks, Streets, and Utilities).

2)  Appoint City Engineer Himmer to oversee the Engineering Division on an ongoing basis. 

3) Recruit for a PW Superintendent position to oversee Building Maintenance, Parks, Streets, and Utilities; it was decided that this position will report to the City Administrator.
 
Due to an unanticipated staffing change in the Engineering Division, staff has delayed the recruitment for a PW Superintendent to allow the discussion possible alternative options. 

Based on discussion.

Based on discussion.

Motion based on discussion.