3.7 Parks Summer Seasonal 2023 Hiring Recommendations
Request for
City Council Action
DEPARTMENT INFORMATION
ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT REQUESTOR: MEETING DATE:
Parks and Recreation Parks and Recreation Director Jacobs April 24, 2023
PRESENTER(s) REVIEWED BY: ITEM #:
Consent City Administrator/Finance Director Flaherty
Assistant City Administrator/Human Resources Hille
3.7 – Seasonal Parks
Maintenance Hires
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 Seasonal Parks Maintenance
positions.
ARE YOU SEEKING APPROVAL OF A CONTRACT? IS A PUBLIC HEARING REQUIRED?
No No
BACKGROUND/JUSTIFICATION:
To support the Parks and Recreation Department responsibilities in parks maintenance, staff is
recommending the hiring of Tom Reger, Jayden Snow, and Jaxson Bean for the budgeted positions of
seasonal Parks Maintenance. Parks seasonal employees are responsible for seasonal mowing, trash
removal, athletic fields maintenance, and various other park projects. Tom, Jayden, and Jaxson have
undergone an interview, reference inquiry, and successfully passed a background check.
The Seasonal, Temporary & Part-Time Pay Plan outlines a range of $13.50 to $19.00 per hour for the
Seasonal Parks Maintenance positions.
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS ATTACHED:
• None
POSSIBLE MOTION
PLEASE WORD MOTION AS YOU WOULD LIKE IT TO APPEAR IN THE MINUTES:
Motion to approve hiring the following individuals for Seasonal Parks Maintenance positions:
• Tom Reger ($17.00 per hour)
• Jayden Snow ($16.00 per hour)
• Jaxson Bean ($16.00 per hour)
BUDGET INFORMATION
FUNDING: BUDGETED:
General Fund – Parks Maintenance
101-45200-104
Yes