Item 3.10 Hiring Administrative Assistant
Request for
City Council Action
DEPARTMENT INFORMATION
ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT REQUESTOR: MEETING DATE:
Administration Assistant City Administrator/Human Resources Hille May 13, 2024
PRESENTER(s) REVIEWED BY: ITEM #:
Consent City Administrator/Finance Director Flaherty 3.10 – Hiring Approval
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 recommends the City Council approve the hiring of the Administrative Assistant position.
ARE YOU SEEKING APPROVAL OF A CONTRACT? IS A PUBLIC HEARING REQUIRED?
No No
BACKGROUND/JUSTIFICATION:
After the resignation of a previous Administrative Assistant in March 2024, City staff began recruitment for the vacant
position. The City received an overwhelming response to the position advertisement, with a total of 131 applicants. After
scoring the City interviewed 5 individuals.
City staff is recommending the hiring of Marlo Olson for the position of Administrative Assistant. The applicant has
undergone an interview, and successfully passed a background check.
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 Marlo Olson for the position of Administrative Assistant, at Pay Grade 3, Step 1.
BUDGET INFORMATION
FUNDING: BUDGETED:
General Fund – Building Safety
101-42410-101
Yes