HomeMy WebLinkAbout#04 Accountant HireSTAFF REPORT
DATE: March 7, 2017
CONSENT
ITEM #: 4
AGENDA ITEM: Hiring Accountant
SUBMITTED BY: Kristina Handt, City Administrator
BACKGROUND:
The City advertised for applications for the Accountant position from February 9-23. The week of
February 27, staff interviewed applicants.
ISSUE BEFORE COUNCIL:
Should Amy LaBelle be hired as the Accountant at the terms described below?
PROPOSAL DETAILS/ANALYSIS:
Staff is recommending the Council hire Amy LaBelle as the Accountant. Staff is further recommending a
starting wage of $27.75/hour. Lastly, Ms. LaBelle would begin accruing PTO at the 5-year service level
(6.5 hours bi-weekly) on her start date.
Ms. LaBelle has over 10 years of experience in the accounting department with St. Paul Park.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Cost of the position including taxes and benefits for the rest of 2017 is $62,318.94. The Accountant’s
wage is split amongst four funds-storm water (10%), sewer (15%), general fund (25%) and water
(50%).
OPTIONS:
1) Hire Amy LaBelle as the Accountant at the terms described above.
2) Offer the job to Ms. LaBelle under different terms
3) Offer position to another candidate
4) Re-advertise the position
RECOMMENDATION:
If removed from the consent agenda:
Motion to hire Amy LaBelle as the Accountant with a starting wage of $27.75/hour and PTO accrual at
the 5-year service rate.
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