HomeMy WebLinkAbout#10 - Approve Advertising & Hiring Seasonal Workers STAFF REPORT
DATE: 2/20/2018
CONSENT
ITEM #: 10
TO: City Council
FROM: Rob Weldon, Public Works Director
AGENDA ITEM: Authorize posting and hiring of Public Works Seasonal Employees
REVIEWED BY: Kristina Handt, City Administrator
BACKGROUND: Each year the City of Lake Elmo hires seasonal employees to supplement the existing
Public Works Staff with various semi-skilled tasks throughout the city.
ISSUE BEFORE COUNCIL: Should the City Council authorize staff to post and hire up to 4 Seasonal
Public Works Employees?
PROPOSAL DETAILS/ANALYSIS: The addition of seasonal staff in the Public Works Dept. is
paramount to the success and completion of daily tasks and seasonal projects within the city. Seasonal
employees typically assist with park mowing, trimming and general maint; assist with asphalt patching and
road maint; carry out hydrant painting and numerous other small tasks and projects handled by the Public
Works Department. Should the city contract out mowing services only two seasonal employees would be
requested to assist with seasonal tasks.
Duration of seasonal staff employment is dependent on weather, work load and budgeted funds/hours.
Typically, these employees may begin working in the months of April/May and end employment in
September/October.
FISCAL IMPACT: As in previous years, wages for these positions are factored into the adopted 2018
budget. Hourly wage will range from $11 - $14/hour depending on qualifications.
OPTIONS: - Approve posting and hiring of up to 4 Public Works Seasonal Employees.
- Deny posting and hiring of up to 4 Public Works Seasonal Employees.
- Table posting and hiring of up to 4 Public Works Seasonal Employees.
RECOMMENDATION:
Motion to authorize posting and hiring of up to 4 Public Works Seasonal Employees.
ATTACHMENTS: None