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RESOLUTION NO. 10098 CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW COUNTY OF RAMSEY STATE OF MINNESOTA A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE HIRE OF BRADLEY HOLT TO PUBLIC WORKS ARBORIST/PARKS MAINTENANCE POSITION WHEREAS, upon direction from the Mounds View City Council and in accordance with the Public Works Collective Bargaining Unit Labor Agreement, the Public Works Arborist/Parks Maintenance position was advertised internally for five (5)days, then posted externally for qualified candidates to apply; and, WHEREAS, Bradley Holt's work ethic, attitude, job skills, and 5+ years of municipal public works experience were determined to most closely match the requirements of the job description; and, WHEREAS, the hiring procedures consisted of an oral interview, pre-employment physical and drug testing, reference and background checks, and a hiring assessment conducted by an outside vendor, and; WHEREAS, Mr. Holt will be a member of the Public Works Collective Bargaining Unit, and subject to the established job classification system as set forth in the Public Works Labor Agreement; and, WHEREAS, Mr. Holt will begin employment as a Grade 6, Step 5 of the pay scale based on the Public Works Collective Bargaining Unit Labor Agreement, which is $38.20 per hour; and, Grade 6 4% 3.75% 3.75% 3.75% 3.5% 3.25% 3% 2.75% Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Step 7 Step 8 Step 9 $32.89 $34.21 $35.49 $36.82 $38.20 $39.54 $40.83 $42.05 $43.21 WHEREAS, Mr. Holt will be required to obtain his ISA Arborist Certification within three-years of starting the position. When he achieves the ISA Arborist certification, Mr. Holt will advance to the next step within the pay plan. NOW,THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mounds View City Council does hereby approve: • The hire of Bradley Holt to the Arborist/Parks Maintenance Position within the Public Works Department at Grade 6, Step 5 of the pay plan (currently$38.20/hour). • Eligible for a Step increase based on successful job performance on the annual anniversary date. • Eligible to advance to the next Step in the pay plan when he achieves his ISA Arborist Certification, which will then be his new anniversary date for Step increases. • Mr. Holt will have three years to achieve the ISA Arborist Certification. If the certification is not achieved, staff will discuss consequences which may include reposting of the Arborist/Parks Maintenance position. • The City acknowledges Mr. Holt's prior municipal public works experience and hires him as a lateral employee, beginning his vacation time at 15 days as all employees acquire through year 10. However, after his sixth year, will advance vacation time to 16 days, and then 17 days as of seven years, etc. per the vacation policy. • Mr. Holt will observe an 18-month probationary period with employment to begin on or around May 5, 2025. Adopted this 28"day of April, 2025. Zach Lindstrom, Mayor ATTEST: Nyle Zikmund, City Administrator (seal)