3.8 Utility Billing Hire
Request for
City Council Action
DEPARTMENT INFORMATION
ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT REQUESTOR: MEETING DATE:
Administration City Administrator/Finance Director Flaherty September 26, 2022
PRESENTER(s) REVIEWED BY: ITEM #:
Consent HR/Assistant City Administrator Hille 3.8 – Approve Hiring
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 the Utility Billing position.
ARE YOU SEEKING APPROVAL OF A CONTRACT? IS A PUBLIC HEARING REQUIRED?
No No
BACKGROUND/JUSTIFICATION:
The Utility Billing position has been vacant since August 30, 2022, due to resignation of the previous
employee. The position was posted with an application period through September 9, 2022. A total of 81
applications were received with City staff conducting interviews of 5 candidates.
City staff is recommending the hiring of Jake Larsen who has accepted the City’s offer both verbally and in
writing. The required background testing procedures have been completed, with favorable results. It is
expected that Jake would start employment with the City on October 10, 2022.
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 Jake Larsen for the position of Utility Billing at Pay Grade 6, Step 2.
BUDGET INFORMATION
FUNDING: BUDGETED:
General Fund – Finance Department (41600) Yes