HomeMy WebLinkAbout#18 - Public Works Seasonal Employees STAFF REPORT
DATE: 02/06/2024
Consent
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Adam Swanepoel, Assistant Public Works Director
AGENDA ITEM: Authorize posting and hiring of Public Works Seasonal Employees REVIEWED BY: Marty Powers, Public Works Director
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 department is instrumental to the success and completion of daily tasks and seasonal projects within the city. Seasonal employees typically assist with trimming, painting, staining, asphalt patching and road maintenance, carry out park maintenance including garbage
collection, ball field maintenance, weed control, mulching and numerous other small tasks and projects handled by public works.
Duration of seasonal staff employment is dependent on weather, work load, availability and budgeted funds/hours. Typically, these employees may begin working in the months of April/May and end employment in September/October.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: As in previous years, wages for these positions are factored into the adopted 2024 budget. Hourly wage will start at $17.50 /hour for new hires and $18.50 for returning employees. 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.
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- Job posting