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Agenda Section: 9.B <br /> lir <br /> �, REQUEST FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION Report Number: 94-1099C <br /> STAFF REPORT Report Date: 3-10-94 <br /> Council Action: <br /> 0 Special Order of Business <br /> CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE March 14, 1994 0 Public Hearings <br /> ❑ Consent Agenda <br /> 11 Council Business <br /> Item Description: Consideration of Hiring of Economic Development Coordinator <br /> • <br /> Administrator's Review/Recommendation: <br /> - No comments to supplement this report <br /> - Comments attached. <br /> Explanation/Summary (attach supplement sheets as necessary.) <br /> SUMMARY; <br /> In response to a need for economic re/development activity in the City, as <br /> identified by the City Council and supported by the community through the <br /> Focus 2000 visioning process, the Mounds View City Council approved the <br /> 1994 budget creating the position of Economic Development Coordinator. To <br /> fill this newly created position, a job announcement was placed in several <br /> newspapers and publications advertising such. 32 applicants responded and <br /> 10 of those applicants qualified for an interview. <br /> The interviews were conducted by a panel which consisted of Mayor Jerry <br /> Linke; Samantha Orduno, City Administrator; KeVin Locke, New Brighton <br /> Community Development Director; and me. After completing the interviews, <br /> the interview panel recommends that Cathy Bennett be hired for the position <br /> of Economic Development Coordinator. With her educational background and <br /> past work experience, Ms. Bennett has met the requirements of the position <br /> and has demonstrated that she has the ability to perform the job duties and <br /> responsibilities of the position. <br /> The proposed 5 Step pay plan for this position is: <br /> STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 5 <br /> $2882 . 93 $3063 . 12 $3243 . 30 $3423 .48 $3603 . 67 <br /> It is proposed that Ms. Bennett start at Step 1. 5 which is $2973 . 03/mo. <br /> Upon a satisfactory performance review after 6 months, she would then <br /> advance to Step 2 , $3063 . 12/mo. After 1 year with the City and upon a <br /> satisfactory performance review, she would advance to Step 3 . <br /> It is recommended this hire is contingent upon successful completion of a <br /> physical examination and drug test. <br /> 441 Ottje4Z - <br /> Tim Cruikshank, Asst. To City Admin. <br /> RECOMMENDATION: <br /> Motion to waive the reading and adopt resolution No. 4521 approving the <br /> hire of Cathy Bennett for the position of Economic Development Coordinator, <br /> to be funded out of Account Number 100-4120-010. <br />