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Following the recent resignation of Samantha House, staff moved forward with a hiring process <br />to fill this position as quickly as possible. After conducting interviews with two finalists, the <br />position was offered to Sierra Hietala who will be starting on August 25, 2021. Sierra has a <br />Bachelor of Science Degree in Recreation, Parks & Leisure Services from Minnesota State <br />University, Mankato. She has recently been working for another north-metro city parks <br />department as the summer youth programming lead and farmer’s market supervisor and will <br />bring great experience and energy to this position. <br />BUDGET IMPACT: <br />Due to this position being vacant for a few months this year, there are currently savings available <br />in the 2021 budget to increase the Recreation Coordinator position hours up to 40 hours per week <br />immediately. Staff anticipates higher revenues from programming such as the 5K Sap Run and <br />other potential new events to cover the budget impact of increasing this position from 34 to 40 <br />hours per week. Additional revenue of $10,000 has been included in the preliminary budget for <br />2022 to facilitate this change. <br />STAFF RECOMMENDATION: <br />Approve the change in status for the Recreation Coordinator from 34 hours per week to 40 <br />hours per week as a regular full-time position.