HomeMy WebLinkAboutJun 7, 1982Columbia Heights City Council
Special Meeting
June 7, 1982
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Nawrocki at IO:qO P.M.
Roll Call: Hovland, Petkoff, Hentges, Norberg, Nawrocki - present.
This is a special meeting to discuss the job of Director of Recreation
and Community Services.
Motion was made by Norberg, seconded by Hentges to appoint Jo Ann
Melin as temporary clerk. Motion carried.
I. Business
Appointment of Director of Recreation and Community Services.
The City Manager recommended the appointment of John Tiggas to the posi-
tion of Director of Recreation and Community Education. He also Indicated
that this appointment was being recommended by the Recreation and Community
Services Commission. The City Manager then briefly outlined the qua]ifica-
tions of Mr. Tiggas for this position.
Concern was expressed by Councilman Norberg with regard to voting on the
appointment prior to the position description being approved by the City
Council. Additional discussion focused upon the City's policy regarding
promotional opportunities versus open competitive advertising for positions.
The City Hanager indicated that it has been the City's policy to consider
promotional opportunities when it was fe)t that qualified personnel existed
within the City's work force. After additional discussion the roi)owing
motion was offered:
Moved by Hentges, seconded by Norberg to defer further consideration of
this appointment until the next City Council meeting. Roll call vote:
Hoviand - no; Petkoff - no; Norberg - aye; Hentges - aye; Nawrocki - aye.
Motion carried.
..No f,Jrther bus~-~cs- ~o. come bofore tk~..- r~,,nm:l.~ ......
MotionMotion carried, by Norberg, seconded by Hovland to__adjourn the meet 11:00· PM.
Nawrocki, Mayor
Bruce,.
~1~ Ann Melin, Pro-tem Secretary