3.9. SR 04-16-2007
City of Elk River
REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION
Agenda Section Meeting Date
Consent A ril16, 2007
Item Description
Notice of Street Department Retirement, Authorization to Hire Two
Seasonal Laborers, and Extend Hours of Clerical Person
Item Number
3.9.
Prepared by
Phil Hals, Street Su erintendent
Reviewed by
Lori Johnson, City Administrator
Introduction
On Apri127, 2007, Jerry Mackedanz will be retiring from the Elk River Street Department. Jerry
Mackedanz has worked for the Street Department for 13 years. Prior to working for the City, Jerry
retired from the Minnesota Department of Transportation.
Discussion
Jerry' s part-time schedule is 27 hours per week. At this time, I would like to hire two seasonal laborers to
assist with the busy summer months while I evaluate the long-term needs of the department. The
seasonal laborers will each work 40 hours per week at $9.50 per hour for four months.
As an additional item, we have a shortage of staff hours for sign making. I would like to increase Connie
Schwecke's hours by four hours per week in 2007 to accommodate our sign making needs.
Financial Impact
Use the remaining wages budgeted for Jerry Mackedanz for the balance of 2007, which amounts to
$19,980, to hire two seasonal laborers and add 4 hours per week for Connie Schwecke. The total cost for
these suggested changes will be less than $16,000.
Attachments
None.
Action Requested
The City would like to thank Jerry for his many years of dedicated service. A plaque will be presented at a
future Council meeting in recognition of his service to the City. The Council is requested to authorize
hiring two seasonal laborers and to tempotari1y increase Connie Schwecke's hours by four per week for
the rest of 2007.
Council Action
Motion by_
Second by_
Vote
Follow Up
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