Item 3.11 Hiring of a Recreation Leader Position
Request for
City Council Action
DEPARTMENT INFORMATION
ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT REQUESTOR: MEETING DATE:
Parks and Recreation Parks and Recreation Director Jacobs June 10, 2024
PRESENTER(s) REVIEWED BY: ITEM #:
Consent City Administrator/Finance Director Flaherty
Assistant City Administrator/Human Resources Hille
3.11 – 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 of a 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 are recommending the hiring of
Bridget Bartholomew for the budgeted position of part-time Recreation Leader. The Recreation Department recently lost
returning staff due to schedule conflicts. If approved, Bridget would assist with summer programs and building
supervision. Bridget has undergone an interview, reference inquiry, and successfully passed a background check.
The Seasonal, Temporary & Part-Time Pay Plan outlines a range of $14.00- $21.00 per hour for the 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 the hiring of Bridget Bartholomew for the position of Recreation Leader at the pay rate of $16.00
per hour.
BUDGET INFORMATION
FUNDING: BUDGETED:
Fund 101 – General – Recreation (45250)
Yes