Item 1. Park & Recreation Director Appointment
Request for
City Council Action
DEPARTMENT INFORMATION
ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT REQUESTOR: MEETING DATE:
Administration HR/Assistant City Administrator Hille August 29, 2022
PRESENTER(s) REVIEWED BY: ITEM #:
Administration City Administrator/Finance Director Flaherty Item 1 Park & Recreation
Director
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 appoint Nick Jacobs as Parks & Recreation Director.
ARE YOU SEEKING APPROVAL OF A CONTRACT? IS A PUBLIC HEARING REQUIRED?
No No
BACKGROUND/JUSTIFICATION:
The City of Otsego began the recruitment process for a Parks & Recreation Director in June of 2022. City
Staff received 30 applications in total, and through interviews narrowed down 2 finalists to be interviewed
by City Council. On August 23rd, City Council interviewed the 2 candidates and unanimously voted to
appoint Nick Jacobs to the position of Parks & Recreation Director, and for staff to draft an Offer Letter.
After review Nick Jacobs accepted the offer. Nick has been with the City of Otsego in the Parks &
Recreation Department since 2016 and has been serving in the Interim role. Pending City Council approval,
Nick will be appointed as the Parks and Recreation Director, effective August 30, 2022.
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS ATTACHED:
• Parks and Recreation Director Job Description
POSSIBLE MOTION
PLEASE WORD MOTION AS YOU WOULD LIKE IT TO APPEAR IN THE MINUTES:
Motion to appoint Nick Jacobs to the position of Parks and Recreation Director, effective August 30, 2022,
at Pay Grade 14, Step 1.
BUDGET INFORMATION
FUNDING: BUDGETED:
General Fund – Park Maintenance (45200)
General Fund – Recreation (45250)
Yes