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POLICY POLICY POLICY POLICY POLICY POLICY POLICY POLICY Meeting Date: 8/24/94 Agenda Item: P 6 CITY OF FALCON HEIGHTS REQUEST FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION ITEM DESCRIPTION: Request for authorization to proceed with the selection process for a city accountant SUBMITTED BY: Susan Hoyt, City Administrator REVIEWED BY: Dave Hinnenkamp, City Auditor EXPLANATION /SUMMARY: The city's finance director, Tom Kelly, resigned as of July 31, 1994 to take a position with White Bear Township. In his absence the city is using a temporary accountant to carry out the city's financial activities. The departure of Mr. Kelly, who began as the city accountant in 1989, provides an opportunity to re- classify the job as a city accountant. Typically, small cities with a financial staff of one person use a city accountant or accounting clerk in this position. After evaluating the duties assigned to the position, the city accountant position seems most applicable. The job description is attached. The minimum qualifications include a degree from an accredited four year college or university in business, accounting, finance or a closely related field and three years of accounting experience. Municipal experience is preferred. The starting salary range is between 27,000 and 29,500 depending upon qualifications. The 1994 Stanton Metropolitan Municipal Salary Survey lists accountant II and III positions with an average salary range between 25,000 and 28,000 for cities in Falcon Heights population group. The city auditor, Dave Hinnenkamp, has agreed to assist with the selection process for the position. His familiarity with the city's finances and administrative environment plus experience with other financial departments in other cities and public institutions will provide useful insights. ATTACHMENT: A Job description for city accountant ACTION REQUESTED: Authorize the city administrator to proceed with the selection process for hiring a city accountant including advertising the position in the Sunday statewide editions of the St. Paul Pioneer Press and the Minneapolis Star and Tribune, the Minnesota Government Finance Officers newsletter and the League of Cities bulletin. ::Pal,, ICY POUC...:::::::::::::.:::.