ITEM 3.12 Hiring Seasonal Utility positionOt�ceF o
MINNESOTA
DEPARTMENT INFORMATION
Request for
City Council Action
ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT
REQUESTOR:
MEETING DATE:
Utilities
Utility Manager Neidermeier
July 22, 2019
PRESENTER(s)
REVIEWED BY:
ITEM #:
Consent
City Administrator/Finance Director
Flaherty & Human Resources Grover
3.12
STRATEGIC VISION
MEETS:
THE CITY OF OTSEGO:
Worker position.
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.
This strategy provides the City a good source of candidates from the graduating Water Environment
Is a distinctive, connected community known for its beauty and natural surroundings.
AGENDA ITEM DETAILS
RECOMMENDATION:
City staff is recommending the City Council approve Andy Lindenfelser for the Utility Seasonal Maintenance
Worker position.
ARE YOU SEEKING APPROVAL OF A CONTRACT?
IS A PUBLIC HEARING REQUIRED?
No
No
BACKGROUND/JUSTIFICATION:
The 2019 Utility budget includes $33,587.00 dollars for two seasonal positions supporting the Department.
Staff recommends the position be instituted in series to provide access to a seasonal throughout the year.
This strategy provides the City a good source of candidates from the graduating Water Environment
Technologies Program in June and the possibility to bring back January to June the following year.
The current seasonal position was initiated January 15th and ended on July 12th this year. Staff is
recommending the current seasonal be brought back August 19th, 2019 for a seasonal role with the
department ending on or before February 14th, 2020. The strong job market, experience, reduced training
required and operator licensure recommend a wage $15.00 per hour; in line with the Seasonal, Temporary
and Part -Time Employees Pay Plan established in 2017. Seasonal positions are not benefited vacation,
health or PERA.
Responsibilities of the position includes operations and maintenance of the wastewater treatment
facilities, snow removal, distribution maintenance, hydrant work, valve maintenance, equipment
operation, sampling with process and regulatory labs, lift station rounds and maintenance, housekeeping,
documentation, meter reads and repairs.
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS ATTACHED:
• None
POSSIBLE MOTION
PLEASE WORD MOTION AS YOU WOULD LIKE IT TO APPEAR IN THE MINUTES:
Motion to approve Andy Lindenfelser for the 2019 Utility Seasonal Maintenance Worker job position to
begin August 19, 2019.
BUDGET INFORMATION
FUNDING:
BUDGETED:
Fund 601— Water Utility (25%)
Fund 602 — Sanitary Sewer Utility (75%)
Yes