Agenda - Planning Commission - 03/03/2005

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P52 2) Consider Authorization to Hire a Community Service Officer Assistant City Administrator Nelson explained as part of the 2005 budget a new community service officer position was created. At the regular meeting of December 14, 2004, the Council authorized staff to begin the recruitment process for the community service officer position. An internal process was conducted. Six applications were received and six were interviewed. Staff is recommending the authorization to hire Daniel. Godlewski for the community service officer position. Upon Council approval, Mr. Daniel Godlewski will be hired at an hourly wage not to exceed $14.85 and he would begin employment on or after February 9, 2005. The Personnel Committee recommended the hiring of Daniel Godlewski be authorized. 3) Consider Authorization to Hire Public Works Parks Maintenance Workers Assistant City Administrator Nelson explained as part of the 2005 budget, on December 14, 2004 the Council authorized the creation of two Public Works Parks Maintenance Worker positions. Staff received authorization to begin the recruitment process for two Public Works Parks Maintenance Workers. An internal recruitment process was conducted, two applications were received and interviews were conducted. Staff and the Personnel Committee recommend the Council authorize the hiring of Todd Nelson to the position of Public Works Parks Maintenance Worker. Upon Council approval, Todd Nelson will be hired at an hourly wage not to 'exceed $16.51 and would begin employment on or after February 9, 2005. Staffwill be proceeding with an external recruitment for the other position. 4) LELS Sergeant Contract Assistant City Administrator Nelson explained the LELS Sergeant contract that has been agreed upon is very similar to that of the Patrol Unit, also represented by LELS. The Sergeant contract does include a small wage adjustment. She will answer any specific questions of the Council, Staff and the Personnel Committee recommend that the Council approve 'the City's labor agreement with LELS-Sergeants. The contract, including the proposed language, will be effective January 2, 2005 - December 31, 2005. Councilmember Elvig stated regarding Officer Bluml, he had an opportunity to:ride with him on one of the City's events and he was a very professional young man and a great addition to the force. Assistant City Administrator Nelson stated staff concurs. Motion by Councilmember Pearson, seconded by Councilmember Cook, to ratify the recommendation of the Personnel Committee for Cases 1 through 4 and adopt Resolution #05- 02-045 ending probationary period for Patrol Officer Brad Bluml and granting him the status of regular full-time employee effective January 15, 2005; adopt Resolution #05-02-046 to grant authorization to hire Daniel Godlewski to the position of community service officer at an hourly wage not to exceed $14185. Mr. Daniel Godlewski will begin employment on or after February City Council/February 8, 2005 Page 12 of 30