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City Council Minutes - June 30, 1982 Page Two After brief discussion, council decided August 18, 1982 would be a good target date for adoption of the budget, with July 26th or sooner for the Revised Budget by Mr. Tarshes. Mr. Tarshes noted the next item of priority is recruitment and selection of City Manager, and asked council to establish their expectations; views and characteristics; salary and benefits. Mr. Tarshes noted he would like to prepare a booklet for general distribution (July) noting the booklet would be more effective than advertisements. Councilman Allison suggested that salary range and benefits should be recommended by Mr. Tarshes. Council concurred. Council dis- cussed the items Mr. Tarshes requested, setting a deadline of July 6, 1982 for each councilmember to address questions and statements and submit individual ideas for Mr. Tarshes to review and prepare a report of all information. Mayor Perkins asked council if they were all agreed that we're looking for a new City Manager? Councilman Allison uuestioned organization and structure appropriate to the Town and asked Mr. Tarshes to address this issue up to the City Manager level. Councilwoman Hillestad noted she has given this item a great deal of thought and felt we do need to look into this issue further, with the idea of responsibilities of the City Manager being different than in the past. Councilwoman van Tamelen asked Mr. Tarshes to make a recommendation on this subject, taking into consideration the possibility of the City Managers job being combined with City Engineer or another position. Mr. Tarshes suggested council turn in their ideas and thoughts regard- ing the City Manager and he can then give a recommendation. Mr. Allison suggested Mr. Tarshes contact the City of Monte Sereno when preparing his report regarding the functions of the City Manager. Councilman Proft noted there are three basic forms in which the City can administer: 1) City Manager responsible to City Council; hires and fires everyone except City Attorney, City Clerk and City Treasurer; 2) Administrative officer is given specific duties and responsibilities by City Council; or 3) Commission form, individual councilmembers are responsible for policies to be carried out. Councilman Proft noted the management at this time should be the City Manager form. Councilman Proft expressed the need to get this done quickly as possible and this should be councils priority item. Mayor Perkins indicated he subscribed to every word Councilman Proft said.