Item 4.8 Utility Operator Position Hire
Request for
City Council Action
DEPARTMENT INFORMATION
ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT REQUESTOR: MEETING DATE:
Utilities Utility Manager Neidermeier January 13, 2025
PRESENTER(s) REVIEWED BY: ITEM #:
Consent City Administrator/Finance Director Flaherty 4.8 – 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 is recommending that the City Council approve the hiring of a Utility Operator position.
ARE YOU SEEKING APPROVAL OF A CONTRACT? IS A PUBLIC HEARING REQUIRED?
No No
BACKGROUND/JUSTIFICATION:
A vacancy in the Utility Department has led to a recruitment to fill a Utility Operator position. Staff began recruitment
with an application period closing December 12. Nine applications were received with four candidates selected for an
interview.
City Staff recommends the hiring of Justin Mielke for the Utility Operator position. Justin will support all Utility
Operations with a specialized focus within the Water Collection and Distribution division. Justin has successfully
completed a background check and preemployment screening required for this position. Staff is recommending Justin
be hired at Pay Grade 5, Step 3. It is anticipated Justin would start employment on January 21.
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 Justin Mielke for the position of Utility Operator, at Pay Grade 5, Step 3.
BUDGET INFORMATION
FUNDING: BUDGETED:
Fund 601 – Drinking Water Utility (25%)
Fund 602 – Sanitary Sewer Utility (75%)
Yes