Item 3.11 Hiring Seasonal Utility Positions‘
Request for
City Council Action
DEPARTMENT INFORMATION
ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT REQUESTOR: MEETING DATE:
Human Resources Utility Manager Neidermeier December 9, 2024
PRESENTER(s) REVIEWED BY: ITEM #:
Consent Human Resource/Assistant City Administrator Hille 3.11 – Hiring Approvals
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 two Seasonal Utility positions.
ARE YOU SEEKING APPROVAL OF A CONTRACT? IS A PUBLIC HEARING REQUIRED?
No No
BACKGROUND/JUSTIFICATION:
Two Utility Seasonal positions are budgeted for 2025. Responsibilities include operations and maintenance of the
wastewater treatment facilities, collection and distribution maintenance, hydrant work, valve maintenance, equipment
operation, sampling with process and regulatory labs, lift station rounds and maintenance, meter reads and
replacements and janitorial services.
Ethan Hansen was a 2024 Utility Seasonal and is accepting of a 2025 return, beginning January 6, 2025. Zach Roca is a
current St. Cloud Tech student, completing a fall internship with the Department. Both have undergone the necessary
pre-employment screening.
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 Ethan Hansen, with pay at $20.00 per hour, and the hiring of Zach Roca, with pay at
$18.00 per hour for Seasonal Utility positions.
BUDGET INFORMATION
FUNDING: BUDGETED:
Fund 601 – Water Utility (25%)
Fund 602 – Sanitary Sewer Utility (75%)
Yes