4.7. SR 08-19-2013 City of
Elk - Request for Action
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To Item Number
Mayor and City Council 4.7
Agenda Section Meeting Date Prepared by
Consent August 19, 2013 Lauren Wipper, Human Resource Representative
Item Description Reviewed by
Hiring of Fire Department Administrative Assistant John Cunningham,Fire Chief
Reviewed by
Cal Portner, City Administrator
Action Requested
Approve by motion the hiring of Katie Haase as Administrative Assistant for the Fire Department
effective September 6, 2013.
Background/Discussion
Ms. Haase originally applied and interviewed for our vacant full-time Building Permit Technician
position. She interviewed extremely well and exceeded minimum job requirements, so when the Fire
Department Administrative Assistant position became available,Ms. Haase was asked if she would be
interested. Chief Cunningham and the Human Resource Representative met with Ms. Haase and like to
recommend her for this position.
Ms. Haase has been working for the City of Sauk Rapids for the past two years and has substantial front
desk,permitting, and reporting experience. Prior to her municipal work,Ms. Haase was a general sales
manager for Macy's where she gained valuable organizational and customer service skills.
This part-time position is in pay grade 4 and Ms. Haase will start at step A. Based on satisfactory
performance,Ms. Haase will be eligible for any cost of living increase given to non-organized employees
on January 1, 2014. All other pay and benefits will be consistent with city policy.
Financial Impact
This is a budgeted position.
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