3.5 Street Maintenance I Hiring Recommendation
Request for
City Council Action
DEPARTMENT INFORMATION
ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT REQUESTOR: MEETING DATE:
Streets Department Street Operations Manager Lamson April 24, 2023
PRESENTER(s) REVIEWED BY: ITEM #:
Consent Assistant City Administrator/Human Resources Hille
City Administrator/Finance Director Flaherty
3.5 – Hiring for 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:
City staff is recommending that the City Council approve the hiring for a Street Maintenance I position.
ARE YOU SEEKING APPROVAL OF A CONTRACT? IS A PUBLIC HEARING REQUIRED?
No No
BACKGROUND/JUSTIFICATION:
City staff is recommending the hiring of Chase Kothman for the Streets Maintenance I position. This is an
existing position and was vacant because of a current staff transfer to a different department. He has
successfully passed the required background, driver’s license check, and drug screening. Staff is
recommending that he be hired at Pay Grade 5, Step 1. Chase’s anticipated start date is April 25, pending
City Council approval.
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS ATTACHED:
• None
POSSIBLE MOTION
PLEASE WORD MOTION AS YOU WOULD LIKE IT TO APPEAR IN THE MINUTES:
Motion to hire Chase Kothman for the Street Maintenance I position, at a Pay Grade 5, Step 1.
BUDGET INFORMATION
FUNDING: BUDGETED:
General Fund – Street Maintenance
101-43100-101
Yes