4.10. SR 05-07-2018
Request for Action
To Item Number
Mayor and City Council 4.10
Agenda Section Meeting Date Prepared by
Consent May 7, 2018 Lauren Wipper, Human Resource Representative
Item Description Reviewed by
Hire Part-time Recreation Assistant Steve Benoit, Recreation Manager
Michael Hecker, Parks and Recreation Director
Reviewed by
Cal Portner, City Administrator
Action Requested
Approve, by motion, the hiring of Dawn Larson as part-time Recreation Assistant effective May 8, 2018.
Background/Discussion
With the resignation of Laura Wetch, we went to market to fill the job-share position of part-time
Recreation Assistant for the front desk area of the Parks and Recreation Department. We received 23
applications and offered interviews to seven candidates. Following second interviews with two excellent
candidates, we recommend Dawn Larson for this position.
Ms. Larson’s work history includes management and membership sales at Gold’s Gym and Anytime
Fitness facilities in surrounding communities. She also worked a six-month temporary position as
Administrative Assistant at Cargill. Ms. Larson and her husband own and operate Hybrid Martial Arts in
Monticello and have a passion for the outdoors, fitness, and activity.
Ms. Larson will start at step A of pay grade 3. All pay and benefits will be consistent with city policy.
Financial Impact
This is a budgeted position.
Attachments
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