Item 3.8 Hiring Utility Seasonal Position
Request for
City Council Action
DEPARTMENT INFORMATION
ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT REQUESTOR: MEETING DATE:
Human Resources Utility Manager Neidermeier April 28, 2025
PRESENTER(s) REVIEWED BY: ITEM #:
Consent Human Resource/Assistant City Administrator Hille 3.8 – Staff Hiring
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 recommend the City Council approve the hiring for a Utility Seasonal position.
ARE YOU SEEKING APPROVAL OF A CONTRACT? IS A PUBLIC HEARING REQUIRED?
No No
BACKGROUND/JUSTIFICATION:
Two Utility Seasonal positions are budgeted for 2025. Seasonal positions are not benefited vacation, holiday, health or
PERA. 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.
Roman Lindenfelser is a returning Utility Seasonal employee and is accepting of a 2025 return, beginning May 19. Staff
recommend $20.00 per hour in line with the returning service levels and the Seasonal and Temporary Employees Pay
Plan.
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 Roman Lindenfelser for a Utility Seasonal Position with hourly pay rate of $20.00.
BUDGET INFORMATION
FUNDING: BUDGETED:
Fund 601 – Water Utility
Fund 602 – Sanitary Sewer Utility
Yes