HomeMy WebLinkAbout# 19 - Hire of City PlannerSTAFF REPORT
DATE: September 19, 2017
CONSENT
AGENDA ITEM: Hire Assistant City Administrator
SUBMITTED BY: Kristina Handt, City Administrator
BACKGROUND:
The City advertised for applications for the Planner position from August 16-September 1st. Interviews
were held on Sept. 7th.
ISSUE BEFORE COUNCIL:
Should Ben Prchal be hired as the City Planner at the terms described below?
PROPOSAL DETAILS/ANALYSIS:
Staff is recommending the Council hire Ben Prchal as the City Planner. Staff is further recommending a
starting hourly wage of $26.46.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Cost of the position including taxes and benefits for the rest of 2017 is $17,500.
OPTIONS:
1) Hire Ben Prchal as the City Planner at the terms described above.
2) Offer the job to Mr. Prchal under different terms
3) Offer position to another candidate
4) Re-advertise the position
RECOMMENDATION:
If removed from the consent agenda:
“Motion to hire Ben Prchal as the City Planner with a starting hourly wage of $26.46, contingent upon
passing a background check.”
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