3.3 Parks Summer Seasonal 2023
Request for
City Council Action
DEPARTMENT INFORMATION
ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT REQUESTOR: MEETING DATE:
Parks and Recreation Parks and Recreation Director Jacobs May 22, 2023
PRESENTER(s) REVIEWED BY: ITEM #:
Consent City Administrator/Finance Director Flaherty
Assistant City Administrator/Human Resources Hille
3.3 – Seasonal Parks
Maintenance Hire
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 Seasonal Parks Maintenance
position.
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 Elise Ames for the budgeted position of Seasonal Parks Maintenance. If
approved Elise would assist with seasonal mowing, trash removal, athletic fields maintenance, and various
other park projects. Elise has 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 Elise Ames for the Seasonal Parks Maintenance position with pay at $16.00 per
hour.
BUDGET INFORMATION
FUNDING: BUDGETED:
General Fund – Parks Maintenance
101-45200-104
Yes