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I I I I I I I I CASE #: 1996 STAFFING IMPROVEMENTS By: Ryan R. Schroeder, City Administrator Background: Within the 1996 budget, Council approved an allocation of $29,228 in wages and benefits for a full-time public works maintenance worker. This position will be allocated primarily to 4520 (parks) in the amount of 60% of the budget. The position, however, is also proposed to have time dedicated to other activities, as is the case with the entire maintenance area. In this case, this will be split principally between snow and ice removal and utilities. The position will be within class seven (7) with a pay range of $18,694 to $27,093 in 1995 ($8.99/hour to $13.03/hour). Current wages within the department range from $10.73/hour to $11.39/hour for maintenance workers. It is expected that the position will be hired at the beginning of the range. This position, however, is proposed to be posted internally as well as externally which allows for transfer and promotional opportunities. The requested action is to allow for the posting and advertising of a Public Works Maintenance Worker position pursuant to the above. Council also budgeted for up to 1040 hours of additional clerical time at a cost of $11,184.93 in wages and benefits. The intent was to allow for additional assistance in Administrative Services, perhaps in recording secretarial duties, and additional clerical support within the Police Department. We .are not prepared at this time to provide a recommendation for the allocation of these funds. The existing Administrative Services staff has been assisting with clerical overload for the Police Department on an as needed basis and this seems to be working out. We are unsure of whether we should use this allocation for overload periods within the Police Department and Administrative Services, create an additional, regular, part-time position, or expand existing part- time position(s). We would hope to be allowed the opportunity to bring a request back to the Committee at some point in the future. Council also allocated funding for various temporary positions; most notable are the temporary summer workers and Community Development/Engineering Intems. We will be alerting the public through the Ramsey Resident of the summer openings and will be advertising those over cable and with the Anoka Union soon. The two interns for this year are Susan Matthews and David Chimielewski. Both will be starting during the week of January 8,1996, and may be available for this meeting. Committee Action: Motion to recommend Council approve the posting and advertising of the opening for a public works maintenance worker. Reviewed by: Copies also distributed to: City Administrator Administrative Services Manager Finance Officer Personnel: 01/09/96 /jmt Public Works Supervisor Parks/Utilities Supervisor Police Chief Zoning Administrator Economic Development Coordinator