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Council appoints Justin Barren interim city administrator and approves temporary pay plan
Summary
Mayor and council named Public Works Director Justin Barren interim city administrator and approved a six-month interim pay plan that adds $5/hour for Barren and raises department head pay; the council also directed staff to continue recruitment for a permanent administrator and finance director.
Mayor Brian Smith and council members moved to appoint Justin Barren, the city’s public works director, as interim city administrator while the council reviews the city administrator role and conducts recruitment. The council voted in favor and Mayor Smith affirmed the appointment; the roll call produced 11 'I's in favor.
Council also…
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