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CC Regular Session 4. 12. Meeting Date: 06/12/2018 By: Colleen Lasher, Administrative Services Information Title Adopt Resolution #18-107 Hiring a Communications and Events Coordinator filling the Vacant Position Purpose/Background: The purpose of this case is to request authorization to hire a full-time Communications and Events Coordinator to fill the current vacancy. The City's Communications and Events Coordinator position has been vacant since April 14, 2018. Based on the April9, 2018 work -session discussions with the City Council, the position was advertised with an updated job title (previously Public Information and Events Specialist) and the same job duties and pay scale. An internal and external recruitment was conducted to fill the position. Interviews were held and staff has selected the Ms. Megan Thorstad as the top candidate. Ms. Thorstad successfully participated in the City's pre -employment testing process and received a contingent job offer which is contingent upon the City Council's approval. If approved, Ms. Thorstad will be subject to a six-month probationary period, the Personnel Policy and the AFSCME union contact. Notification: The primary objective of this position is to perform a variety of responsible communications and administrative support functions, including but not limited to facilitating communications via the City's website, Facebook pages, press releases, communication plans and the Ramsey Resident. This positon also coordinates the annual Happy Days event and several other events throughout the year. Funding Source: The 2018 funding required to fill this position is $35,662 and is within the approved budget. Recommendation: Staff recommends hiring Ms. Megan Thorstad as a full-time Communications and Events Coordinator within the Administrative Services Department, effective on or near June 18, 2018 at $22.97 per hour, which is step 1 of the 2018 wage scale with a credit of five vacation days. Action: Motion to adopt resolution #18-107 to hire Ms. Megan Thorstad as a full-time Communications and Events Coordinator within the Administrative Services Department, effective on or near June 18, 2018 at $22.97 per hour, which is step 1 of the 2018 wage scale with a credit of five vacation days. Resolution 18-107 Attachments Form Review Inbox Reviewed By Date Kurt Ulrich Kurt Ulrich 06/07/2018 03:03 PM Form Started By: Colleen Lasher Started On: 05/21/2018 04:06 PM