HomeMy WebLinkAbout#03 Assist City Admin HireSTAFF REPORT
DATE: September 5, 2017
CONSENT
AGENDA ITEM: Hire Assistant City Administrator
SUBMITTED BY: Kristina Handt, City Administrator
BACKGROUND:
The City advertised for applications for the Assistant City Administrator position from July 5-20. The
week of August 7th, staff interviewed applicants.
ISSUE BEFORE COUNCIL:
Should Jacob Foster be hired as the Assistant City Administrator at the terms described below?
PROPOSAL DETAILS/ANALYSIS:
Staff is recommending the Council hire Jake Foster as the Assistant City Administrator. Staff is further
recommending a starting bi-weekly salary of $2,116.80.
Mr. Foster has a few years of experience in the private sector working in various communications roles
and recently worked at the City of Fridley as a Management Analyst.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Cost of the position including taxes and benefits for the rest of 2017 is $22,250.
OPTIONS:
1) Hire Jacob Foster as the Assistant City Administrator at the terms described above.
2) Offer the job to Mr. Foster under different terms
3) Offer position to another candidate
4) Re-advertise the position
RECOMMENDATION:
If removed from the consent agenda:
Motion to hire Jacob Foster as the Assistant City Administrator with a starting bi-weekly salary of
$2,116.80.
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