4.8. SR 03-02-2015
Request for Action
To Item Number
Mayor and City Council 4.8
Agenda Section Meeting Date Prepared by
ConsentMarch 2, 2015Jeremy Barnhart, Deputy Director, CODD
Item Description Reviewed by
Hire Economic Development Director Cal Portner, City Administrator
Reviewed by
Lauren Wipper, Human Resource Representative
Action Requested
Approve, by motion, the hiring of Amanda Othoudt for the position of economic development director.
Background/Discussion
Ms. Othoudt has been the City of Becker’s community development coordinator since August of 2012,
focusing mostly on economic development. In that time she has worked to fill their industrial park and
vacant industrial buildings through ongoing, active communication with the business community. Prior
to Becker, Ms. Othoudt worked in private sector development, with demonstrated experience with
marketing, site selections, etc.
Her references described her aggressive pursuit of state and federal grants, as Becker does not use TIF
financing and her positive influence on the business/government relationship.
Ms. Othoudt will begin work on March 23, 2015, with her pay starting at step A, pay grade 12. Pending
successful performance, she will be eligible for a step increase in 6 months. Ms. Othoudt will accrue
vacation at the rate of 15 days per year.
Financial Impact
This is a budgeted position
Attachments
None