3.5.C. SR 12-03-2007REQUEST FOR ACTION
To Item Number
Ci Council 3.5.C*
Agenda Section Meeting Date Prepared by
Consent December 3, 2007 Bill Maertz, Parks and Recreation
Director
Item Description Reviewed by
Authorization to Promote Recreation Program Leader to Lori ohnson, Ci Administrator
Recreation Coordinator Position Reviewed by
Action Requested
Authorization to promote Recreation Program Leader Stephanie Albino to the Recreation Coordinator
Position effective January 2, 2008.
Background/Discussion
The proposed transfer of the Recreation Coordinator Ross Demant to the Park Maintenance position will
create a vacancy in that position. Staff is recommending the promotion of Stephanie Albino to fill that
position. Since May of 2006, Stephanie has been employed part time as a Recreation Program Leader with
Elk River Parks and Recreation and has excelled in every facet of the job. Duties have included planning
and leading field trips, leading summer program staff, and working with local businesses to secure special
event sponsorships. In addition, Stephanie has assisted the Program Coordinator with planning and
managing community events such as the downtown concerts and movies.
Ms. Albino has a bachelor's degree in Education from the University of North Dakota. Her previous
work experience includes elementary teacher in Sidney MT, parks and recreation supervisor in Grand
Forks ND, and Health Department prevention specialist in Richland County MT. This position is a pay
grade 6. Staff is recommending hiring at step A, eligible for a step increase in July 2008, pending a
satisfactory performance review.
Financial Impact
Budget neutral
Attachments
None
Action Motion by Second by Vote
Follow Up
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