4.5. SR 07-03-2017 EOty1� ,.,�� Request for Action
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To Item Number
Mayor and City Council 4.5
Agenda Section Meeting Date Prepared by
Consent July 3, 2017 Lauren Wipper, Human Resource Representative
Item Description Reviewed by
Hire Park Maintenance Worker Tim Sevcik, Park Maintenance Superintendent
Michael Hecker, Parks and Recreation Director
Reviewed by
Cal Portner, City Administrator
Action Requested
Approve,by motion, the hiring of David Zakem for the position of Park Maintenance Worker effective
July 24, 2017.
Background/Discussion
Following the resignation of Park Maintenance Worker Todd Neal,we went to market to fill this
position. We received 73 applications and offered interviews to seven candidates. Because Mr. Zakem's
first interview was via Skype,we asked him to come to Elk River for a second interview.
Mr. Zakem has been working for the City of La Crosse Parks, Recreation, and Forestry Department for
the past seven years. Initially his focus was in the recreation area•,however,Mr. Zakem tired of being
indoors and was able to begin working in parks maintenance. Mr. Zakem has both Bachelor and Master's
Degrees in Recreation Management,which gives him unique insight into field prep and schedule
coordination. He also is a Certified Park and Recreation Professional.
This position is part of the IUOE Local 49 union and pay and benefits will follow the labor contract or
city policy. Mr. Zakem will start at step "MIN" for the Park Maintenance Worker position which is
$22.93 per hour.
Financial Impact
This is a budgeted position.
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