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Item No. 3 Staff Report No. Meeting Date: July 16, 2001 Type of Business: W.S. WK: Work Session; PH: Public Hearing; CA: Consent Agenda; CB: Council Business City of Mounds View Staff Report To: Honorable Mayor and City Council From: Michael Ulrich, Director of Public Works Item Title/Subject: Consideration to Reclassify Public Works and Park Foreman Positions Date of Report: August 29, 2018 When the Park and Recreation Director position was eliminated from the City of Mounds View’s organizational structure, Park maintenance was added to the Public Works Department, several responsibilities and duties accompanied that transfer to existing personnel. Both Foreman’s assumed more authority and responsibility for budgeting, planning, coordination of personnel, and leadership. Under the past administration, possible reclassifications were discussed, but held off for a trial period to evaluate new procedures and performance of individuals. The individuals in both of these positions have surpassed all expectations of their abilities to perform the additional responsibilities placed on them. The Public Works Foreman was promoted from the Lead person / Mechanic, as the existing Public Works Supervisor assumed the Director of Public Works position. During this transition phase additional education and experience in managing the operations of the department were attained. Subsequently the position was elevated to a Public Works Foreman. The current Foreman has served in this position for approximately five to six years. He has grown in the position and has proven to provide exceptional leadership of the department. Involvement in professional organizations and furthering his education and knowledge in Public Works has made him a valuable asset to the City. He has earned respect and admiration from his peers and fellow employees. Prior to him occupying the Public Works Foreman position, the position was reclassified to Public Works Supervisor. It is at this time, staff is recommending that this position once again be reclassified to a Public Works Supervisor. The Park Foreman position was created several years ago under the direction of the Park and Recreation Director. This position remained a member of the bargaining unit and received a pay differential when supervising additional personnel. Other than purchases of playground equipment, which were handled by the Director, this position ultimately administered the maintenance and construction projects of the Park Department. As mentioned previously in this report several additional responsibilities were delegated to this position with the elimination of the Director of Park and Recreation, namely responsibility of the Community Center maintenance operations, involvement with the Park and Recreation Commission, construction of trails and full day to day supervision of the Park Maintenance Programs. It is at this time, staff is recommending that this position be reclassified to a Park Supervisor.