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t�!11 Item No. Type of Business: WS WK: Work Session;PH:Public Hearing; CA: Consent Agenda; CB: Council Business City of Mounds View Staff Report To: Mayor and City Council From: Carl Schmidt Item Title/Subject: Resolution 5336-Authorization to hire Joan Babekuhl, Administrative Assistant Date of Report: May 5, 1999 As you know, we have a vacancy for the Administrative Assistant position from the resignation I of Tracy Sanchez. We advertised for the position with this announcement: The City of Mounds View is seeking an enthusiastic individual to provide administrative support to the division of Administration. The primary objective of the position is to provide a variety of routine and complex clerical,and administrative duties including: Council packet preparation,City and employee newsletter,publication of legal notices, records management, etc. The successful candidate should have strong computer,clerical and communication skills.Knowledge of PageMaker(or equivalent)a plus. The candidate should also possess good organizational skills and the ability to relate with ease and efficiency to all employees,City Council and the public. Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent,with supplemental course work in computers and administrative subjects. At least three years of increasingly responsible related experience is required.Applicant must be proficient in the usage of word processing software. Knowledge in the operation of standard office equipment, office practices and procedures. Salary Range: $28,111 -$35,139.A city application and resume is required. For application materials or questions,please contact Cari Schmidt,Assistant to the City Administrator,City of Mounds View,2401 Highway 10,Mounds View,MN 55112; 612- 717-4008. Application deadline is Friday,April 2 at 4:30 PM. EOE/AA. We received over 40 applications. Administration interviewed 13 initial applicants and called three finalists back for a second interview. After seeking direction from the Council at the May 3 work session,the position was offered to Joan Babekuhl. Joan is seeking a new challenge after a long career in a county position. She has extensive administrative skills and will be a valuable addition to our City staff Staff Recommendation: Approve Resolution 5336, Authorizing the Hire of Joan Babekuhl for Administrative Assistant.