4.4. SR 02-05-2018 EGty1� ,.,�� Request for Action
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To Item Number
Mayor and City Council 4.4
Agenda Section Meeting Date Prepared by
Consent February 5, 2018 Lauren Wipper, Human Resource Representative
Item Description Reviewed by
Hire Records Specialist Tina Allard, City Clerk
Reviewed by
Cal Portner, City Administrator
Action Requested
Approve,by motion, the hiring of Katie Porath for the position of Records Specialist effective February
14, 2018.
Background/Discussion
With the internal transfer of Administrative Services Division Senior Administrative Assistant to the
Planning Division, an internal review of the job and workload was evaluated and it was determined the
position would be better utilized with a focus on records management. City Council approved the
Records Specialist position description on October 2, 2017.
We went to market to fill this position and received 48 applications. We interviewed six candidates and
recommend Katie Porath.
Ms. Porath is currently an Administrative Assistant for Open Access Technology International in
Minneapolis and prior to that worked three years as an Elections Specialist for Anoka County. Ms.
Porath has also worked for the City of Richfield as Deputy City Clerk/Documents Secretary and the city
of Brooklyn Park as a Program Assistant for the City Clerk and Communications office. Ms. Porath also
holds a bachelor's degree in Communication.
Ms. Porath will start at step A of pay grade 5. She is eligible for a step increase following successful
completion of Orientation. All other pay and benefits are consistent with city policy.
Financial Impact
This is a budgeted position.
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