4.12.A. SR 12-05-2011REQUEST FOR ACTION
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Ma or and Ci Council 4.12.A.
AGENDA SECTION MEETING DATE PREPARED BY
Consent December 5, 2011 Lauren Wipper, Human Resource
Re resentative
ITEM DESCRIPTION REVIEWED By
Authorization to Hire Part-Time City Hall Secretary- Tina Allard, Ci Clerk
Receptionist REVIEWED BY
Cal Portner, Ci Administrator
ACTION REQUESTED
Approve the hiring of Dawn Swanson as part-time Secretary-Receptionist at step A of pay grade 3.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
At the October 3, 2011, City Council meeting, staff was authorized to begin the hiring process to fill the
vacant position of part-time Secretary-Receptionist. This is a job share position with each of the
employees working an average of approximately 20 hours each week. This position became vacant when
the former employee, Linda Canton, accepted afull-time position in our Police Department.
The city received 72 applications for this position and interviewed the top five candidates. Ms. Swanson
has previous experience working in a receptionist job share position at the City of Maple Grove and is
prepared to begin work on Monday, December 12, 2011. Ms. Swanson will be eligible for the 2012 cost
of living adjustment after successful completion of six months of employment. Provided satisfactory
performance, she will receive a step increase on July 1, 2012.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
This is a budgeted position.
ATTACHMENTS
None
Action Motion by Second by Vote
Follow Up
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