The Gainesville City Council on Thursday morning formally approved the interim city manager to replace outgoing Kip Padgett. Melody Marlowe, Gainesville’s chief financial officer, will fill the position on July 3. Padgett announced, on May 19, his intention to leave for the town manager position in Wake Forest, N.C. Council members moved two items to the consent agenda regarding additional staffing for the fire department and the contract for Municipal Court probation services.