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MAYOR & COUNCIL COMMUNICATION
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DATE: October 20, 2015
REGULAR
ITEM #15 MOTION
AGENDA ITEM: Community Development Director Position Vacancy
SUBMITTED BY: Julie Johnson, City Clerk
THROUGH: Clark Schroeder, Interim City Administrator
REVIEWED BY: Interim Administrator
SUGGESTED ORDER OF BUSINESS:
- Introduction of Item .............................................................. City Administrator
- Report/Presentation…………………………………………City Administrator
- Questions from Council to Staff ............................................. Mayor Facilitates
- Call for Motion ............................................................... Mayor & City Council
- Discussion ....................................................................... Mayor & City Council
- Action on Motion .................................................................... Mayor Facilitates
POLICY RECOMMENDER: Interim City Administrator
FISCAL IMPACT: Salary and benefits to be determined
SUMMARY AND ACTION REQUESTED: City Council held a special meeting on October 13, 2015 to discuss two position vacancies in the
Planning/Community Development Department. The Council directed staff to compile
information on the current job description of the Community Development Director position and to provide information from other cities on job titles and duties for similar positions.
The job description for the Community Development Director is attached. The job title was
changed from Planning Director as reflected on the attachment to Community Development
Director. Staff has obtained salary surveys from the League of Minnesota Cities for two positions: Community Development Director and Director of Planning. Also included for discussion are job descriptions provided by LMC for similar positions.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION (SWOT):
City Council Meeting Regular Agenda #15
October 20, 2015
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Strengths – Analysis will provide direction to the Interim Administrator for the title and
job description to be used for recruiting and hiring an individual to fill the vacant
position. Weaknesses – A prolonged vacancy in this position may cause development applications
and other planning related services to suffer delays.
Opportunities – The City will have an updated position description that will be suited to
the City’s current and anticipated future needs.
Threats – None identified.
RECOMMENDATION: Based on the aforementioned, the staff recommends the City Council
discuss the information provided and direct the Interim Administrator to draft a position description and job posting based on the input from the City Council.