3.9 Recreation Lead Position Seasonal
Request for
City Council Action
DEPARTMENT INFORMATION
ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT REQUESTOR: MEETING DATE:
Parks and Recreation Parks and Recreation Director Jacobs November 13, 2023
PRESENTER(s) REVIEWED BY: ITEM #:
Consent Assistant City Administrator/HR Hille 3.9 – Recreation Leader
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 Recreation Leader
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 Recreation, staff is recommending the
hiring of Darrell Pikkaraine for the budgeted position of Recreation Leader. If approved, Darrell would
instruct senior and adult fitness programming. Darrell has an extensive background in senior/adult fitness,
especially in yoga. Daryl has undergone an interview, reference inquiry, and successfully passed a
background check.
The Seasonal, Temporary & Part-Time Pay Plan outlines a range of $13.00- $18.00 per hour for the
Seasonal Recreation Leader position.
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 individual for Seasonal Recreation Leader position: Darrell
Pikkaraine ($17.00 per hour).
BUDGET INFORMATION
FUNDING: BUDGETED:
General Fund – Recreation
101-45250-104
Yes