ITEM 3.8 Approval of Hiring Parks Maintenance I4 Ad%
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DEPARTMENT INFORMATION
Request for
City Council Action
ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT
REQUESTOR:
MEETING DATE:
Parks & Recreation
Parks & Recreation Director Demant
February 11, 2019
PRESENTER(s)
REVIEWED BY:
ITEM #:
Consent
City Administrator/Finance Director Flaherty
Human Resource/ Deputy Clerk Grover
3.8
STRATEGIC VISION
MEETS:
THE CITY OF OTSEGO:
Parks Maintenance I.
Is a strong organization that is committed to leading the community through innovative
communication.
IS A PUBLIC HEARING REQUIRED?
Has proactively expanded infrastructure to responsibly provide core services.
No
Is committed to delivery of quality emergency service responsive to community needs and
expectations in a cost-effective manner.
X
Is a social community with diverse housing, service options, and employment opportunities.
received 22 applications before the advertised deadline of January 29th at 4:00 p.m.
Is a distinctive, connected community known for its beauty and natural surroundings.
AGENDA ITEM DETAILS
RECOMMENDATION:
City staff is recommending that the City Council approve the hiring of Curt (CJ) Huettl for the position of
Parks Maintenance I.
ARE YOU SEEKING APPROVAL OF A CONTRACT?
IS A PUBLIC HEARING REQUIRED?
No
No
BACKGROUND/JUSTIFICATION:
Staff initiated the recruitment process for the Park Maintenance I position on January 15, 2019. Job
announcements were posted on the City of Otsego website and the League of MN Cities website. The City
received 22 applications before the advertised deadline of January 29th at 4:00 p.m.
The City assembled an interview panel that was made up of 5 City employees representing 3 different
departments. After thoroughly reviewing each candidate, the panel unanimously recommended that Curt
(CJ) Huettl be conditionally offered the position of Park Maintenance I pending a criminal background
check, drug screening, and final approval of the City Council.
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS ATTACHED:
• None
POSSIBLE MOTION
PLEASE WORD MOTION AS YOU WOULD LIKE IT TO APPEAR IN THE MINUTES:
Motion to approve the hiring of Curt (C1) Huettl for the position of Park Maintenance I with pay at Grade 4,
Step 1.
BUDGET INFORMATION
FUNDING:
BUDGETED:
General Fund
101-45200-101
Yes