Item 3.10 Hiring Recreation Programmer Lauren O
Request for
City Council Action
DEPARTMENT INFORMATION
ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT REQUESTOR: MEETING DATE:
Parks and Recreation Parks and Recreation Director Jacobs December 9, 2024
PRESENTER(s) REVIEWED BY: ITEM #:
Consent City Administrator/Finance Director Flaherty
Assistant City Administrator/Human Resources Hille
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.
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 of the Recreation Programmer position.
ARE YOU SEEKING APPROVAL OF A CONTRACT? IS A PUBLIC HEARING REQUIRED?
No No
BACKGROUND/JUSTIFICATION:
A vacancy in the Recreation Department had led to a recruitment to fill the position of Recreation Programmer. Staff
began recruitment on November 4 and the application period closed November 15. A total of 49 applications were
received and 5 candidates were selected for interviews.
City Staff recommends the hiring of Laurn O’Neil for the Recreation Programmer position. Lauren will help facilitate all
recreation programs, community events, farmers market, facility rentals, and day to day operations of the Recreation
Department.
Lauren has successfully completed a background check required for this position. Staff is recommending Lauren be hired
at Pay Grade 4, Step 2. It is anticipated Lauren would start December 10 with the City.
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 Lauren O’Neil for the position of Recreation Programmer, at Pay Grade 4, Step 2.
BUDGET INFORMATION
FUNDING: BUDGETED:
General Fund – Recreation Department (45250) Yes