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and the Surface Water / Storm Sewer Maintenance employee to create two separate crews of two employees to maximize efficiency. The duties of the fall seasonal employee in the Parks Division include fall activities such as leaf clean up and providing assistance to both Public Works and Parks in year-end maintenance activities. These positions would start approximately in late August. The Parks Division seasonal employee would work until the end of November. The Public Works Sewer seasonal employee would work until the end of December, weather permitting. Winter Seasonal Employee - This is only one seasonal position and was previously referred to as the Ice Rink Maintenance position. The main duty of this position is to service and maintain the City’s ice rinks and warming houses. This position typically runs from December to February of the following year. For the 2003 season, the new hires started at the hourly rate of $9.75/hr with the possibility of advancing to $10.25/hr after one month of satisfactory performance. Returning seasonal workers were compensated at $10.50/hr. Due to the low number of applicants applying for these positions in 2003 (11 applicants for 10 positions), Staff is recommending that new hires start at the hourly rate of $10.00/hr with the possibility of advancing to $10.50/hr after one month of satisfactory performance. Returning seasonal workers would be compensated at $10.75/hr. This represents a 2.4% average overall increase over previous 2003 rates. Each summer seasonal employee will work 40 hours per week. The fall seasonal employee and ice rink employee may also work 40 hours per week: however, hours may be fewer. All seasonal positions will remain on staff for a period no longer than six months. Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Council approve the 2004 Seasonal Public Works Positions. Respectfully Submitted, Greg Lee, Director of Public Works