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• Primary Code Enforcement for Commercial/Industrial and Home Occupations • Primary contact for zoning administration activities Streets Lead Worker: • This reclassification has been planned since June 13, 2012, prior to the Strategic Planning process, when Grant Riemer, the former Streets Supervisor became the PW Superintendent • The need for this reclassification was re -addressed in the strategic plan and continues to be necessary • Mr. Riemer took on the overseeing all of the PW operations when the PW Director position was left vacant • Mr. Riemer's Street Supervisor duties were not back filled • A Streets Lead Worker is needed to accomplish the necessary back -filling in the Public Works Department City staff will be on hand to provide additional reasoning and to answer any questions that the City Council may have about the proposed changes. Again, in all four cases, the staff in these positions have been working out of their job class in order to meet the public service needs in their respective areas, and all have obtained additional training beyond what is required under their current classification. Note: The Strategic Plan identified five reclassifications in 2014; the fifth reclassification will be brought forward for City Council consideration in late September. Notification: The reclassifications listed above are contingent upon the passing of the 2014 preliminary budget this evening. Observations/Alternatives: Option #1: Reclassify positions as follows: 1. Reclassify the current Planning Division Secretary to Community Development Assistant 2. Reclassify the current Permit Technician to Building Inspection Technician 3. Reclassify the current Associate Planner/Environmental Coordinator to City Planner 4. Reclassify one Streets Maintenance Worker to Streets Lead Worker Option #2: Reclassify some, but not all of the following positions, based on City Council discussion: 1. Reclassify the current Planning Division Secretary to Community Development Assistant 2. Reclassify the current Permit Technician to Building Inspection Technician 3. Reclassify the current Associate Planner/Environmental Coordinator to City Planner 4. Reclassify one Streets Maintenance Worker to Streets Lead Worker Option #3: Do not reclassify the above listed positions. The pros and cons of the above actions are tied to the Strategic Plan. The key reason to reclassify these positions is to more accurately recognize the job functions that these employees are currently performing and to proactively work to retain the City's talent --reducing the risk of turnover costs and loss of institutional knowledge. Funding Source: The 2014 funding required for this action has accounted for in the preliminary 2014 budget at approximately $16,968 for all five reclassifications; the funding required for the four reclassifications listed here is would be approximately $14,465 in 2014 Recommendation: Staff recommends option #1 to: 1) reclassify the current Planning Division Secretary to Community Development Assistant; 2) reclassify the current Permit Technician to Building Inspection Technician 3) reclassify the current Associate Planner/Environmental Coordinator to City Planner and 4) reclassify one Streets Maintenance Worker (Lonny Lofgren) to Streets Lead Worker -- all effective January 1, 2014.