HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 10098 - 2025/05/05RESOLUTION 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
1 Step 8
Ste 9
$32.89
$34.21
$35.49
$36.82
$38.20
$39.54
$40.83
1 $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 5th day of May, 2025.
Lindstrom, Mayor
ATTEST: �✓ ✓.�
Nyle Z round, ty dministrator
(seal)