HomeMy WebLinkAbout#06 - Planning InternSTAFF REPORT
DATE: May 2, 2023
CONSENT
AGENDA ITEM: Authorize Advertising and Hiring for Planning Intern
SUBMITTED BY: Kristina Handt, City Administrator
BACKGROUND:
The 2023 budget provided for a planning intern. While we had expected to wait until we got into the new
facility before bringing on this position, given the challenges in filling other positions in the community
development department and the fact that we are only a couple months away from moving into the new
city center, staff is proposing we advertise for a planning intern now.
ISSUE BEFORE COUNCIL:
Should the Council authorize staff to advertise for and hire a Planning Intern?
PROPOSAL DETAILS/ANALYSIS:
Included in your packet is a posting for the position.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The anticipated hiring rate is $16-17/hour which is within the range of the budget for 2023. This is a
temporary, non-benefitted position.
OPTIONS:
1) Authorize Staff to Advertise and Hire a Planning Intern
2) Don’t Authorize Staff to Advertise for a Planning Intern
RECOMMENDATION:
If removed from the consent agenda:
“Motion to authorize staff to advertise for and hire a planning intern.”
ATTACHMENTS:
• Planning Intern Posting
CITY OF LAKE ELMO
PLANNING INTERN
An Equal Opportunity Employer
SALARY: $16.00 - $17.00 per hour DOQ
OPENING DATE: 5/3/23
JOB TYPE: Temporary
CLOSING DATE: 5/17/23
POSITION TITLE: Planning Intern
DEPARTMENT: Community Development
ACCOUNTABLE TO: Planner
The City of Lake Elmo in Washington County is seeking a Planning Intern in the Community
Development Department. This individual should be service oriented, organized, and
dependable to fill a temporary summer position. Under the general supervision of the Planner,
the individual will learn about and assist with the daily planning activities. The position will be
responsible for performing entry-level site plan review, researching code and assisting staff in
collecting and preparing data for various planning projects.
Applicants must be enrolled in or a recent graduate of an undergrad or master’s program in
public administration, public policy, urban studies, economic development, urban planning, land
use planning or a related field; must be proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoints;
and planning coursework or experience is helpful.
Resumes are strongly encouraged and all applicants must complete an application at
www.lakeelmo.org. Application materials should be submitted to kgoers@lakeelmo.org or
mailed to:
City of Lake Elmo
Attn: Karissa Goers
3880 Laverne Ave N,
Lake Elmo, MN 55042
Applications must be received by 4:30 PM on 05/17/2023 to be considered.