6.1. SR 12-03-2001MEMORANDUM
Item 6.1.
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Mayor & City Council
Jeff Gongoll, EDA President
Pat Dwyer, EDA Vice President
Larry Toth, HRA Chair
Catherine Mehelich, Director of Economic Development
November 26, 2001
Consider Hiring Economic Development Assistant
A staff interview committee recently completed consideration of 5 candidates, out of 10 applicants,
for the Economic Development Assistant position. Thc interview committee consisted of thc City
Director of Economic Development, Director of Planning and Payroll Clerk.
The interview committee recommends hiring Heidi Hall as the Economic Development Assistant.
Ms. HaH has accepted, upon Council approval, a starring salary of $30,000. It has been negotiated
that upon Ms. Hall's completion of thc National Development Council Economic Development
Finance Certification that she will be qualified to receive a 10% increase in salary. The NDC
program will provide Ms. Hall the necessary financial skills for the position including business credit
analysis, real estate finance, and the art of deal structuring. Staff anticipates Ms. Hall's completion of
the certification program in January/February 2003.
Ms. Hall is prepared to start in the position on Monday, December 17, 2001.
Requested Action
Staff recommends consideration of hiring Heidi Hall as the Economic Development Assistant per
the generally accepted offer.
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