Agenda - Council - 02/10/1998 - Laserfiche WebLink

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I I ! I I i I I I i I I I I I I I AUTHORIZE FILLING POSITION OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR Linda Waite Smith, Administrative Services Manager Background: The City Administrator and the Economic Development Coordinator both resigned to accept positions another cities in September, 1997. At that time, the City Council decided to proceed with the search for a City Administrator but to leave the Economic Development position vacant until the new City Administrator was hired. In the meantime, a consultant was hired to deal with business prospects and the Finance Officer assumed responsibility for dealing with projects in progress. James Norman assumed the position of City Administrator on February 2, 1998. Although he has significant experience in economic development, he believes it would be impossible for him to handle the economic development duties adequately and still perform his responsibilities as City Administrator. Therefore, he is recommending that we fill the position of Economic Development Coordinator. The position is in Class 10 of the City's compensation and the salary range is $24,925 to $33,682. The Economic Development Coordinator is responsible for a wide range of duties: Developing and maintaining relationships with the business community. Developing and implementing a marketing program for development opportunities. Preparing, implementing and monitoring agreements for development and financial assistance. Helping resolve complaints of business owners. Handling closings of all land transfers involved in development. Planning, coordinating and promoting special events such as semi-annual Recycling Day and annual Business Appreciation Day. Serving as staff liaison to the City's Economic Development Commission. Planning and implementing the City's solid waste and recycling programs.