4.15 SR 11-07-2022 ADD ONRequest for Action
To Item Number
Mayor and City Council 4.15
Agenda Section Meeting Date Prepared by
Consent November 7, 2022 Lauren Wipper, Human Resources Manager
Item Description Reviewed by
Hire Park Maintenance Worker Cal Portner, City Administrator
Reviewed by
Action Requested
Approve, by motion, the hiring of Daniel Hampton to the position of park maintenance worker effective
November 21, 2022.
Background/Discussion
Staff went to market to fill a position that was vacated at the end of September. We received 55 applications and
interviewed eight candidates. Following background and reference checks and pre-employment testing, we
recommend Daniel Hampton for this position.
In addition to being an Elk River Firefighter, Mr. Hampton has worked as a grounds technician for the
Robbinsdale School District since 2015. He is a Certified Playground Safety Inspector and holds a Class B
Commercial Driver’s License.
Mr. Hampton will start at step A of the IUOE Local 49 labor contract. All pay and benefits will be consistent
with city policy and union contract.
Financial Impact
This is a budgeted position.
Mission/Policy/Goal
The Elk River Mission
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