3.5 Hiring for Recreation Programmer Position
Request for
City Council Action
DEPARTMENT INFORMATION
ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT REQUESTOR: MEETING DATE:
Parks and Recreation Parks and Recreation Director Jacobs March 25, 2024
PRESENTER(s) REVIEWED BY: ITEM #:
Consent City Administrator/Finance Director Flaherty
Assistant City Administrator/Human Resources Hille
3.5 – Hiring for Recreation
Programmer
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.
X 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 the Recreation Programmer position.
ARE YOU SEEKING APPROVAL OF A CONTRACT? IS A PUBLIC HEARING REQUIRED?
No No
BACKGROUND/JUSTIFICATION:
The 2024 budget included the addition of a Recreation Programmer position. The Recreation Programmer addition helps
support the department and meet the increased demand for expanded recreational programming. Staff began
recruitment for the position on February 20 and the application period ended March 7. A total of 42 applications were
received and 4 candidates were selected for interviews.
City Staff recommends the hiring of Madeline Champa for the Recreation Programmer position. Madeline will help
facilitate all recreation programs, community events, farmers market, rental facilities, and day to day operations in the
Recreation Department.
Madeline has successfully completed a background check required for this position. City Staff is recommending Madeline
be hired at Pay Grade 4, Step 2, which is $29.36 per hour. It is anticipated Madeline would start the second week of April
with the City of Otsego Parks and Recreation Department.
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS ATTACHED:
• None
POSSIBLE MOTION
PLEASE WORD MOTION AS YOU WOULD LIKE IT TO APPEAR IN THE MINUTES:
Motion to approve the hiring of Madeline Champa for the position of Recreation Programmer, at Pay Grade 4, Step 2,
and Paid Time Off Accrual at 2 years of service.
BUDGET INFORMATION
FUNDING: BUDGETED:
Fund 101 – General (Recreation)
Yes