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Mounds View City Council July 11,2011 • Regular Meeting Page 3 C. Resolution 7809, Approving a Revised Position Description and Authorizing the Advertisement for Rehiring a Public Works Maintenance Worker in the Sanitary Sewer Division. Assistant City Administrator Crane stated the City recently received a resignation letter from Nate Behlen, from the public works sanitary sewer division and his last day of work was July 13`h. Staff reviewed the importance of this position and recommends that it be refilled. For this reason, Staff is recommending the Council revise the position description and authorize the advertisement for rehiring a public works maintenance work in the sanitary sewer division. If authorized, Staff would advertise for the position with applications due on July 29`h Council Member Stigney questioned if the public works employee was cross trained to assist with other public works tasks. Public Works Director DeBar stated a line item was added to assure that the new hire would assist with snow removal, sewer backups, tree removals, potholes, etc. He noted the City would be seeking a candidate with a certain level of expertise in the sanitary sewer area. Council Member Stigney encouraged staff to add another line item to ensure that this employee would be properly cross trained for the public works department. Public Works Director DeBar noted he could add another line item stating this candidate shall complete other duties as assigned by the Public Works Supervisor. He then reviewed the language included in the union contract stating the person would need certain skills and abilities prior to advancing. Council Member Mueller requested language be added to the primary objective stating this person will be cross trained in all public works maintenance divisions. The Council agreed with this suggestion. Mayor Flaherty questioned how the City would cover the needed work in the sanitary sewer service division over the next two months, while filling this position. Public Works Supervisor Peterson indicated a seasonal worker has been assisting with the work. MOTION/SECOND: Gunn/Hull. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 7809, Approving a Revised Position Description and Authorizing the Advertisement for Rehiring a Public Works Maintenance Worker in the Sanitary Sewer Division, as revised. Council Member Stigney requested the language be clarified with regard to purchasing as directed by the Public Works Supervisor. Mayor Flaherty suggested the resolution read "Hiring" for the position and not "Rehiring". The Co :icil was in agreement with this correction. Cos.:oil Member Mueller thanked Nate Bahlen for his dedicated service to the City of Mounds View over the past six years and wished Bins well. • Ayes—5 Nays—0 Motion carried.