3.7 Park & Rec Director Interim Appointment
Request for
City Council Action
DEPARTMENT INFORMATION
ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT REQUESTOR: MEETING DATE:
Administration City Administrator/Finance Director Flaherty May 9, 2022
PRESENTER(s) REVIEWED BY: ITEM #:
Consent HR/Assistant City Administrator Hille 3.7 – Interim Appointment
STRATEGIC VISION
MEETS: THE CITY OF OTSEGO:
Is a strong organization that is committed to leading the community through innovative
communication.
Has proactively expanded infrastructure to responsibly provide core services.
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.
Is a distinctive, connected community known for its beauty and natural surroundings.
AGENDA ITEM DETAILS
RECOMMENDATION:
City staff recommends that the City Council approve an interim staff appointment.
ARE YOU SEEKING APPROVAL OF A CONTRACT? IS A PUBLIC HEARING REQUIRED?
No No
BACKGROUND/JUSTIFICATION:
The City currently has a vacancy in the Parks and Recreation Direction position after the previous staff
person submitted their notice of resignation on April 11, 2022. City staff is currently evaluating and
developing the recruitment process, with a recommendation to the City Council coming at a later date.
In the interim, City staff is recommending the appointment of Nick Jacobs as the Interim Parks and
Recreation Director. Nick has been employed with the City since 2016 and is familiar with the current
workload and ongoing projects for both park maintenance and recreation.
Section 4-1.1 of the City’s Personnel Policy outlines that pay adjustments for acting appointments will be
determined by the City Council with recommendations made by the City Administrator. City staff
recommendation is that pay is adjusted to Pay Grade 14, Step 1, which is consistent with the position
scoring and the City’s 2022 Pay Plan.
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS ATTACHED:
• None
POSSIBLE MOTION
PLEASE WORD MOTION AS YOU WOULD LIKE IT TO APPEAR IN THE MINUTES:
Motion to approve appointment of Nick Jacobs as the Interim Parks and Recreation Director, effective May
2, 2022, at Pay Grade 14, Step 1.
BUDGET INFORMATION
FUNDING: BUDGETED:
General Fund
- Park Maintenance: 101-45200-101
- Recreation: 101-45250-101
Yes