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PC CASE # ~ <br /> AUTHORIZE THE CITY'S PARTICIPATION I~ THE <br />WORKS EXPERIENCE PROGRAM THROUGH THE CHII,DREN, <br />FAMILIES AND LEARNING PROGRAM FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS <br />Kim Moore-Sykes, Assistant City Administrator <br /> <br />Background: The Assistant City Administrator was contacted by Ms. Pat Dowdell, a licensed <br />vocational coordinator with the School District, .regarding a Senior high school student, Karen <br />Mercader, who is very interested in working with the City of Ramsey as a student intern. Ms. <br />Mercader worked other students and the Parks Superintendent, Mark Boos, this past fall on the <br />tree-planting project for River's Bend Park and as a result of that experience, Ms. Mercader is <br />interested in pursuing a career in the public sectc;r. She contacted Ms. Dowdell to assist her in <br />securing an internship with a city, preferably the City of Ramsey. <br /> <br />Observations: Ms. Mercader is currently participating in the Works Experience Vocational <br />program, which is sponsored by the Minnesota Department of Children, Families and Learning <br />and is funded by federal funds. She is also a senior at Anoka High School 'and will-be graduating <br />in June. If the City Council approves the internship, Ms. Mercader would be available to work <br />with the City for about three hours a day and as her school schedule allows. The internship <br />would last for six months and the City would be reimbursed approximately $500 for her salary. <br />If the City agrees to participate, the City would be required to pay Ms. Mercader minimum wage. <br /> <br />In talking with the Department Heads, several indicated that they would be able to utilize Ms. <br />Mercader's assistance with many different tasks: assist Community Development with some of <br />their projects; the Fire Department could use assistance with filing; and Administrative Services <br />could use her help with filing as well and some help with the answering of phones. This is also a <br />great opportunity for the City to assist a young person in gaining useful vocational experience <br />that will help her make specific career choices. <br /> <br />Ms. Pat Dowdell, Licensed Vocational Coordinator, will be at the Council meeting and available <br />for questions that the Council may have. <br /> <br />Staff Recommendation: <br />Based on Council discussion. <br /> <br />Committee Action: <br />Based on Council discussion. <br /> <br />Reviewed by: <br />City Administrator <br /> <br />Copies also Distributed to: <br />Community Development Director. <br />Human Resources Manager <br /> <br />FC: 11/28/2000 <br /> <br />Shared/Agenda Council Commission/Personnel/2000/Nov <br /> <br />-253- <br /> <br /> <br />