3.7 Park Maintenance II Hiring Approval
Request for
City Council Action
DEPARTMENT INFORMATION
ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT REQUESTOR: MEETING DATE:
Parks and Recreation
Department
Parks and Recreation Director Jacobs October 24, 2022
PRESENTER(s) REVIEWED BY: ITEM #:
Consent Assistant City Administrator/Human Resources
Hille
3.7 – Approve the Hiring for
Park Maintenance II Position
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 the hiring of James Gornick for the Parks Maintenance II position in the Parks and
Recreation Department.
ARE YOU SEEKING APPROVAL OF A CONTRACT? IS A PUBLIC HEARING REQUIRED?
No No
BACKGROUND/JUSTIFICATION:
The Park Maintenance II position has been vacant since Parks and Recreation Director Jacobs took over as
Interim Director. The position was posted, with an application period through October 12, 2022. A total of
14 applications were received with City Staff conducting interviews of 3 candidates.
City staff is recommending the hiring of James Gornick for the Parks Maintenance II position in the Parks
and Recreation Department. He has accepted the City’s offer both verbally and in writing. Jim has been a
Parks seasonal employee with the city for over 10 years, and has assisted in various recreation events and
park maintenance. He has successfully passed the required background, driver’s license check, and drug
screening.
Staff is recommending that he be hired at a Pay Grade 7, Step 6 which is $30.15/hr. It is anticipated that
Jim would start employment with the City on November 7, 2022.
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS ATTACHED:
• N/A
POSSIBLE MOTION
PLEASE WORD MOTION AS YOU WOULD LIKE IT TO APPEAR IN THE MINUTES:
Motion to hire James Gornick for the Parks Maintenance II position at a Pay Grade 7, Step 6.
BUDGET INFORMATION
FUNDING: BUDGETED:
Parks Maintenance General Fund budget Yes