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STAFF REPORT TO: Mayor Fischer and Members of City Council FROM: Heidi Heller, City Clerk/HR Manager Bill Dircks, Public Works Director DATE: July 23, 2025 RE: Approve Hire of Joshua Hielsberg - Public Works Maintenance I ACTION TO BE CONSIDERED: Approve the hire of Josh Hielsberg as Public Works Maintenance I worker. BACKGROUND: Following the recent resignation of the newly created Stormwater and Buildings Supervisor, staff discussed the position internally and concluded that it was not the best fit for the department and the decision was made to reinstate the position as Public Works Maintenance I. That leaves the department set up with a Director, Utilities Supervisor, Streets & Fleet Supervisor, three Public Works Maintenance I positions, and an Apprentice when the budget allows for one. The stormwater duties will be split up among the PW department staff and the buildings portion will be split up for now with the possibility of making one person responsible for it as a portion of their job duties in the future. Staff is continuing to look for the best way to handle this. The hiring of Charlie Lehn filled the position vacated by the upcoming retirement of Joe Steele so the newly reinstated Public Works Maintenance I position left vacant by the departure of the former Buildings and Stormwater Supervisor also needs to be filled. There were a number of high quality candidates from the first interview process and staff determined that a second candidate was worthy of hiring for the second open position. This would allow the Public Works Department to get back to full strength quickly rather than waiting and then going through another hiring process. Josh Hielsberg has worked for Precision Landscape and Tree for 23 years. He started when he was in high school and has risen up the system to estimator. He has done all there is to do regarding tree removal over the years and is licensed and certified tree inspector. He has a Class A Commercial Drivers License and has experience plowing and operating numerous pieces of equipment. He is from Roseville and his work with Precision Tree has allowed him to get to know most of the Public Works and Parks staff and he knows the city well. Josh showed good poise and a positive attitude through the interview process. He has agreed to start work on August 25, 2025. State statute for Plan A cities states that the City Council appoints all city personnel. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the Council approve the hire of Joshua Hielsberg as Public Works Maintenance I worker, effective August 25, 2025. ATTACHMENTS: Updated Public Works Organization Chart