HomeMy WebLinkAbout#04 - Utility Billing Clerk HireSTAFF REPORT
DATE: February 7, 2023
CONSENT
AGENDA ITEM: Hire Utility Billing Clerk
SUBMITTED BY: Kristina Handt, City Administrator
BACKGROUND:
The Utility Billing Clerk position became vacant in November. The position was advertised and staff
completed interviews in January.
ISSUE BEFORE COUNCIL:
Should Ryan Ness be hired as the Utility Billing Clerk at the terms described below?
PROPOSAL DETAILS/ANALYSIS:
Staff is recommending the Council hire Ryan Ness as Utility Billing Clerk. Staff is further recommending
a wage of $27.20/hour.
Ness is a Lake Elmo resident with work experience in real estate and customer service.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The utility billing clerk position has been included in the 2023 budget to accommodate this wage.
OPTIONS:
1) Hire Ness as Utility Billing Clerk at the terms described above
2) Offer the job to Ness under different terms
3) Offer position to another candidate
4) Re-advertise the position
RECOMMENDATION:
If removed from the consent agenda:
Motion to hire Ryan Ness as a Utility Billing Clerk at a wage of $27.20 per hour.
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