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3) Consider Ending Probationary Period for the Utilities Lead Person (~otmcilmcmber Cook stated on January 12, 2005, John Nelson was hired as the City's Utilities l~cad t'crson. Mr. Nelson has successfully completed his six-month probationary period as the IJtilitics [,cad Person and the Public Works Director recommends retaining Mr. Nelson as the City's [Jtilities Lead Person. He explained the Utilities Lead position was separated from the Park and P, ecreation Department, and there will also be changes coming forward in the Park and Recreation Staff in the future. 4) Consider Ending Probationary Period for Utilities Maintenance Worker (2ouncillncmber Cook explained Mr. Jerry Dube has successfully completed his six-month probationary period as a Utilities Maintenance Worker and the Public Works Director recommends retaining Mr. Dube as a Utilities Maintenance Worker. 5) Consider Ending Probationary Period for Public Works Mechanic Councihncmber Cook stated Nick Maras has successfully completed his six-month probationary period as the Public Works Mechanic and the Public Works Director recommends retaining Mr. Maras as the City's Public Works Mechanic. 6) Authorization to Request Proposals for an Organizational Study Councihncmbcr Cook stated at the June 28, 2005 Finance Committee meeting, staff was asked to provide information regarding cost and funding sources for an organizational study. It was determined by the Personnel Committee and staff to authorize for bids and determine what the scope o1' the projects would be. Assistant City Administrator Nelson explained staff will define the scope of the project and will ask thc bidders to respond to that scope. Within that, staff could remove things from the scope if there is a need to net down the cost. Motion by Councilmember Cook, seconded by Councilmember Jeffrey, to ratify the recommendation of the Finance Committee for Case Nos. 1 and 3 through 6, and adopt Resolution #05-07-217 to grant authorization to hire six Fire Fighters at an hourly wage of $12.50 to begin employment on or after July 20, 2005. The names of the selected candidates will be presented for ratification at the Personnel Committee meeting the evening of July 26, 2005. These appointments will be contingent upon successful completion of criminal and driver's license background checks, reference checks, and passing a pre-employment physical and drug screen; to authorize hiring from an existing eligibility list should Fire Fighter positions become vacant in the next 12 months; to adopt Resolution #05-07-218 ending the probationary period for Mr. Nelson and granting status as a full-time regular Utilities Lead Person; to adopt Resolution #0%07-219 ending the probationary period for Mr. Dube and granting status as a full-time regular Utilities Maintenance Worker; to adopt Resolution #05-07-220 ending the probationary period fi~r Mr. Maras and granting status as a full-time regular Public Works Mechanic; and to City Council / July 12, 2005 Page 21 of 25