4.9 SR 02-16-2021
Request for Action
To Item Number
Mayor and City Council 4.9
Agenda Section Meeting Date Prepared by
Consent February 16, 2021 Lauren Wipper, Human Resources Manager
Item Description Reviewed by
Hire Building Permit Technician Suzanne Fischer, Community Development Director
Reviewed by
Cal Portner, City Administrator
Action Requested
Approve, by motion, the hiring of Kati Peterson to the position of Building Permit Technician effective February
22, 2021.
Background/Discussion
We went to market to fill this position vacated due to a retirement. We received 60 applications and interviewed
eight candidates. Following second interviews, reference and background checks, we recommend Kati Peterson
for the position.
Ms. Peterson is currently an administrative assistant/permit tech for the City of Big Lake. Prior to this she worked
for the public health department in Minneapolis where she reviewed permit application, collected payment, and
assisted residents. Her work history also includes the City of Fargo assessors department.
Ms. Peterson will start at step A of pay grade 5N. All pay and benefits will be consistent with city policy.
Financial Impact
This is a budgeted position.
Mission/Policy/Goal
N/A
Attachments
None
The Elk River Vision
A welcoming community with revolutionary and spirited resourcefulness, exceptional
service, and community engagement that encourages and inspires prosperity.
Updated: August 2020