3.3 Seasonal Park Maintenance Hire
Request for
City Council Action
DEPARTMENT INFORMATION
ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT REQUESTOR: MEETING DATE:
Parks and Recreation Interim Parks and Recreation Director Jacobs May 23, 2022
PRESENTER(s) REVIEWED BY: ITEM #:
Consent City Administrator/Finance Director Flaherty
Assistant City Administrator/HR Hille
3.3 – Seasonal Parks
Maintenance
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 is recommending that the City Council approve the hiring for a Seasonal Parks Maintenance
position.
ARE YOU SEEKING APPROVAL OF A CONTRACT? IS A PUBLIC HEARING REQUIRED?
No No
BACKGROUND/JUSTIFICATION:
To support the Parks and Recreation Department responsibilities in parks maintenance, staff is
recommending the hiring of Elise Ames for the budgeted position of Seasonal Parks Maintenance. If
approved, Elise would assist with parks maintenance and recreation programming through the summer.
Elise has undergone an interview, reference inquiry, and successfully passed a background check and drug
screen.
The Seasonal, Temporary & Part-Time Pay Plan outlines a range of $13.00- $18.00 per hour for the
Seasonal Parks Maintenance position.
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS ATTACHED:
• None
POSSIBLE MOTION
PLEASE WORD MOTION AS YOU WOULD LIKE IT TO APPEAR IN THE MINUTES:
Motion to approve hiring the following individual for Seasonal Parks Maintenance position: Elise Ames
($15.00 per hour).
BUDGET INFORMATION
FUNDING: BUDGETED:
General Fund – Park Maintenance
101-45200-104
Yes