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hours per week, at the same time as the contracted event management firm has been working on their assigned <br />tasks. No significant new recreation programming has been developed or conducted following the formal <br />assignment of Happy Days to Marla's position. <br />Near Future/Expanded Role (proposed job title of Park, Recreation and Events Coordinator or similar) <br />Staff recommends bringing this position up to a supervisory level, including the proposed 2024 addition of a <br />half-time Recreation Specialist position. This is due to recent job expansion, and equally important as a strategy <br />for employee retention -This proposed position would be responsible for a comprehensive approach to city-wide <br />programs and events. It's essential for the person in this role to be able to deliver a high level of customer service <br />and coach and teach others. (Note: Due to staffing availability, a specific salary recommendation was not <br />developed at the time of this case writing, but will be provided at the meeting.) <br />The proposed half-time Rec Specialist position for 2024 may be reviewed early in budget process in <br />the coming months, and may correspond well the recruitment and interview process for the proposed <br />Park, Recreation and Events Coordinator position as one of the next steps in addressing a sustaining <br />solution to the city's recreation and event planning, programming, and staffing. <br />Timeframe: <br />Approximately 30 minutes. <br />Funding Source: <br />The savings incurred during the 10 plus weeks of the position being vacant will more than cover the increased <br />hourly pay for the balance of 2023. <br />Responsible Party(ies): <br />Mark Riverblood, Parks and Assistant Public Works Director <br />Colleen Lasher, Administrative Services Director <br />Outcome: <br />Based on discussion. <br />Attachments <br />No files) attached. <br />Form Review <br />Inbox <br />Reviewed By <br />Date <br />Mark Riverblood <br />Mark Riverblood <br />05/18/2023 10:01 AM <br />Colleen Lasher (Originator) <br />Katie Schmidt <br />05/18/2023 10:03 AM <br />Mark Riverblood <br />Mark Riverblood <br />05/18/2023 10:28 AM <br />Bruce Westby <br />Bruce Westby <br />05/18/2023 11:56 AM <br />Brian Hagen <br />Brian Hagen <br />05/18/2023 12:13 PM <br />Form Started By: Colleen Lasher <br />Started On: 05/08/2023 08:31 AM <br />Final Approval Date: 05/18/2023 <br />