3.5 Street Maintenance I Position Hiring
Request for
City Council Action
DEPARTMENT INFORMATION
ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT REQUESTOR: MEETING DATE:
Streets Street Operations Manager Lamson June 27, 2022
PRESENTER(s) REVIEWED BY: ITEM #:
Consent Assistant City Administrator/Human Resources Hille
City Administrator/Finance Director Flaherty
3.5 – Hiring of Street
Maintenance I
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:
Staff is recommending City Council approve the hiring for the Street Maintenance I position.
ARE YOU SEEKING APPROVAL OF A CONTRACT? IS A PUBLIC HEARING REQUIRED?
No No
BACKGROUND/JUSTIFICATION:
The 2022 budget included a staffing addition to the Streets Department, after a full recruitment process,
City staff found the applicant they feel fits the needs and requirements of the role and department. This
hire is an addition to the Streets Department team, and not filling a vacancy.
Staff is recommending the hiring of Kevin Jacobson for the Street Maintenance I position. He has
successfully passed the required background, driver’s license check, and drug screening.
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 Kevin Jacobson for the Street Maintenance I position, with hourly wages at
Pay Grade 5, Step 1.
BUDGET INFORMATION
FUNDING: BUDGETED:
General Fund – Street Maintenance Department
101-43100-101
Yes