4.17 SR 12-19-2022Request for Action
To Item Number
Ma Tor and Ci T Council 4.17
Agenda Section Meeting Date Prepared by
Consent December 19, 2022 Cal Pormer, City Administrator
Item Description Reviewed by
Finance and Recreation Reorganization Lauren Wi er, Human Resources Mana er
Reviewed by
Action Requested
Approve, by motion, the reorganization of the Finance and Recreation Departments and management structure.
Background/Discussion
With the retirement of Finance Director Lori Ziemer, two previous reorganizations that moved the Building
Maintenance Division to Public Works and Parks Maintenance from Parks and Recreation to Public Works, and
the removal of two recreational facilities from the inventory an opportunity is presented to merge two
departments for a more effective management structure and save some staffing costs.
On December 5, 2022, the City Council discussed a merged department led by an assistant city administrator
position who would lead the following divisions: Finance, IT, Recreation, Liquor Operations, and the
Multipurpose Facility (Furniture & Things Community Event Center). Following the discussion, the Council
expressed a consensus of support.
Financial Impact
The transition would account for a cost savings by hiring the new director level position at Step A of Grade 3E
instead of the budgeted high end of 2E. The vacant recreation programmer position responsibilities would be
absorbed by the recreation manager, which is filled by an incumbent employee.
Mission/Policy/Goal
Elk River Mission
■ Meet changing needs — Agile
■ Ethical, efficient, and responsible
■ Responsible for every dollar — good stewards
Attachments
■ 2022 Business Services Department
The Elk River Vision
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service, and co�n�nunity engage�nent tbat encour•ages and inspir•es pr•osperzty.
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Updated.• August 2020
Liquor Operations
Manager
Northbound Store
Manager
Westbound Store
Manager
IT Manager
IT Specialist
T Support Ass
Assistant City
Administrator
Finance Manager
Accountant
Accounting Clerk
Payroll Clerk
FT Center
Superintendent
Facility Maint.
Manager
Asst. Facility
Supervisor (2)
Customer Service
Associate
Recreation
Manager
Senior
Administrative
Assistant
Recreation
Coordinator
Programs
Recreation
Coordinator
Events
Recreation
Coordinator
Seniors
Recreation
Assistant (PT)