Agenda - Council - 06/05/2012 - Special

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CC Special Session Meeting Date: 06/05/2012 By: Colleen Lasher, Administrative Services Title: Continue Discussion of the Public Works Department's Staffing and Structure and Direct Staff to Act Accordingly Background: At the May 22, 2012 meeting, the City Council motioned to do the following: 1) Accept Mr. Brian Olson's resignation as Public Works Director. 2) Appoint Fire Chief Kapler to an interim assignment for up to a 3 -month period to oversee the Public Works Building Maintenance, Parks, Streets, and Utilities divisions. 3) Appoint City Engineer Himmer to an interim assignment for up to a 3 -month period to oversee the Engineering Division. At the May 29, 2012 meeting, the City Council motioned to do the following: 1) Separate the Engineering Division from the operations side of Public Works, creating two separate divisions; Engineering and Public Works Operations (Building Maintenance, Parks, Streets, and Utilities). 2) Appoint City Engineer Himmer to oversee the Engineering Division on an ongoing basis. 3) Recruit for a PW Superintendent position to oversee Building Maintenance, Parks, Streets, and Utilities; it was decided that this position will report to the City Administrator. Due to an unanticipated staffing change in the Engineering Division, staff has delayed the recruitment for a PW Superintendent to allow the discussion possible alternative options. Notification: Observations: Recommendation: Based on discussion. Funding Source: Based on discussion. Council Action: Motion based on discussion. Draft City Org Chart Current PW Org Chart Draft PW Org Chart Updated Pros and Cons List Attachments 4. 1.