Item 3.12 Hiring Seasonal Maintenance
Request for
City Council Action
DEPARTMENT INFORMATION
ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT REQUESTOR: MEETING DATE:
Public Works Street Operations Manager Lamson May 13, 2024
PRESENTER(s) REVIEWED BY: ITEM #:
Consent City Administrator/Finance Director Flaherty
Assistant City Administrator/Human Resources Hille
3.12 – 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 hiring for a seasonal position.
ARE YOU SEEKING APPROVAL OF A CONTRACT? IS A PUBLIC HEARING REQUIRED?
No No
BACKGROUND/JUSTIFICATION:
City staff is recommending the hiring of a seasonal employee to assist with public works departmental responsibilities.
Seasonal staff are assigned to either our parks, recreation, streets, or utilities department based on skills and interests.
If approved the seasonal staff will start based on availability, and the employment would not exceed 6 months. Zach 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 Zach Helgestad at $15.00 per hour for a seasonal position.
BUDGET INFORMATION
FUNDING: BUDGETED:
General Fund – Street Maintenance
101-43100-104
Yes