Item 3.6 Hiring of Seasonal Parks Maintenance Positions
Request for
City Council Action
DEPARTMENT INFORMATION
ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT REQUESTOR: MEETING DATE:
Parks and Recreation Parks and Recreation Director Jacobs May 12, 2025
PRESENTER(s) REVIEWED BY: ITEM #:
Consent Assistant City Administrator/Human Resources Hille 3.6 – 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 the hiring of Seasonal Parks Maintenance positions.
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 parks maintenance, staff recommend the hiring of
Elise Ames, Ethan Mitlyng, and Jaxson Bean for the budgeted positions of Seasonal Parks Maintenance. If approved the
employees would assist with seasonal mowing, trash removal, athletic fields maintenance, as well as various other park
projects. Each has undergone an interview, reference inquiry, and successfully passed a background check.
The Seasonal, Temporary & Part-Time Pay Plan outlines a range of $15.00 to $22.00 per hour for the Seasonal Parks
Maintenance positions.
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS ATTACHED:
• None
POSSIBLE MOTION
PLEASE WORD MOTION AS YOU WOULD LIKE IT TO APPEAR IN THE MINUTES:
Motion to approve hiring Elise Ames ($22.00 per hour); Ethan Mitlyng ($19.00 per hour); and Jaxson Bean ($22.00 per
hour) for Seasonal Parks Maintenance positions.
BUDGET INFORMATION
FUNDING: BUDGETED:
General Fund – Park Maintenance (45200)
Yes