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-36- Despite the end of summer, the Public Works department continues to utilize relatively inexperienced seasonal help. It is anticipated seasonal workers will be supplementing the workforce through early November when the ground facility freezes. With the onset of winter,. staff will begin recruiting several rink attendants who will need' training and supervision as well. Staff feels there is adequate activity to keep a Lead Person busy through the end of the year and · there are funds in the Public Works budget to pay the increased wage due to the absence of a full- time Public Works Maintenance Worker for much .of the year. Staff recommended continuing the temporary position of Public Works Lead Person through December 31, 2000, at the previously stated wage increase of $1'.96 per hour. Motion by Councilmember Cormolty, seconded by Mayor Gamec, to recommend that City Council authorize the continuance of the temporary position of Public Works Lead Person through December 31, 2000, at the previously stated wage increase of $1.96 per hour. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Gamec, Councilmember Anderson and Connolly. Voting No: None. Absent: None. Case #2: Consider Amending Personnel Policy Regarding Hiring Procedures Human Resources Manager Heryla stated that in recent months, the City of Ramsey has seen a flurry of activity in the area of personnel as staff has been busy recruiting and hiring new employees. In discussions between City Council and staff, the question had been asked whether there is a way to streamline the hiring process and save time - especially when it involves posting for a vacated position or resuming the recruitment process when a job offer has been declined. Currently staff must wait until the n~xt Council meetings to receive authorization to post for a vacated position or resume the hiring process when a candidate declines a job offer. Sometimes days or even a week may pass before staff has approval to continue the recruitment process. Realizing the City of Ramsey is an administrative form of government, the City Council retains the right to hire or fire City employees. Likewise, the Council must approve the creation of any new positions before any kind of recruiting can begin. Staff proposed an amendment to the personnel policy only in situations where an existing position is vacated and needs to be filled once again or in situations where a job offer has been declined and staff needs to be determined whether to go further down the list of applicants or re-advertise for the job opening. Personnel Policy is set forth in section 3.20 of the City Code. In addressing the issue of appointments, section 3.20.03 states: Every appointment to City service shall be 'made by the appointing authority on the basis of merit and fitness for the position. When required by law or by the Council, merit and fitness shall be ascertained, by written, oral, or other examinations designed to evaluate the ability of the candidate to discharge the position for which examination is held. Personnel Committee/October 10, 2000 Page 2 of 5 I I I I I I I I I I I I I' I I