5.0. SR 06-10-1996~ity of
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TO:
MEMORANDUM
Mayor & Council
ITEM 5
FROM:
Pat Klaers
City Administrator
DATE:
June 6, 1996
SUBJECT: Consider Appointment of Director of
Economic Development Coordinator
The Economic Development Task Force met on June 5, 1996, and interviewed
the four finalists for the Director of Economic Development position. After
these interviews, the task force selected the preferred applicant for this
position. Direction was given to the Brimeyer Group to negotiate
employment terms and conditions within certain economic perimeters. At
the time that this memo is being put together it is uncertain how these
discussions are going but it is assumed that Mr. Brimeyer and the candidate
will reach a satisfactory understanding on the employment package.
Accordingly it is anticipated that the candidate will be presented to the City
Council for appointment Monday evening on June 10, 1996.
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The Brimeyer Group,
EXECUTIVE SEARCH CONSULTANTS
June 6, 1996
Mr. Paul Steinman
160:5 Florida Ave. N.
Golden Valley, MN 55427
904 Malnstreot
Suite 205
Hopkins, MN 55343
Dear Paul:
Congratulations on your appointment as Director of Economic Development for the City of Elk
River, Minnesota. The City Administrator and the City Council look forward to your
becoming part of the Elk River team. The following will serve as a confirmation of our
conversation regarding terms and conditions of employment and compensation issues.
Start Date:
You will begin employment with tho City of Elk River on July
1, 1996.
Terms and Conditions
of Employment:
During your employment all personnel policies, either existing
or as amended from time to time, shall apply.
Should the position be abolished or should you be terminated by
the City, the City will provide you at least four months advance
notice of this action.
Should you decide to leave the employ of the City, you are
required to give the City Administrator at least 30 days advance
notice of your intent to leave.
SalaryfPer formance
Evaluation:
Holidays, Vacations,
Sick Leave:
You will have a beginning salary of $48,000 annually. A
performance evaluation will be conducted at the end of six
months of employment, 12 months of employment, and
annually, thereafter. Subject to a satisfactory evaluation, your
salary at the end of 6 months will bo adjusted to $49,000 and at
the end of 12 months will be adjusted to $51,000. Future
adjustments to salary will be made at the discretion of the City
at the same time as salary increases are provided to other
Department Heads. Ail salary adjustments are subject to a
satisfactory performance evaluation.
You will be granted the same number of holidays as other
Department Head employees.
Under the City's policy, you will accrue at the rate of three
w~ks of vacation. Because of previous arrangements to attend
a family reunion, you will be permitted to use one of those
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weeks of vacation ~ the end of July, 1996.
Upon employment you will be given a 30 day bank of sick
leave. Thereafter, you will accumula£~ one day per month
against the 30 day bank and will continue to accumulate sick
leave ia accordance with City policy.
Medical Insurance:
You will be eligible to participate in the City's medical, dental,
and life insurance programs. Currently the City provide~ $310
per month towards insurance coverage.
Pension/Retirement:
You are currently a participant in the Public Employees
Retirement Fund. It is your desire to continue participation in
that plan.
Automobile/Expenses:
You will have access to an automobile from thc City's car pool
for use in conducting City business. Additionally, you will be
reimbursed at the rate of $.31 per mile for use of your personal
vehicle for purposes of conducting City busings. Any ordinary
and usual business expenses incurred as a part of conducting
business on behalf of the City will be reimbursed by the City.
Memberships/
Conferences:
You will become a member of the Chamber of Commerce
through the City's membership. Expenses related to dues and
conferences in professional development organizations such as
EDAM are subject to agreement of the City Administrator and
budget considerations.
Relocation Expenses:
It is anticipated that you will commute from your residence in
Golden Valley to your position in Elk River. The City of Elk
River encourages your relocation to Elk River by providing you
$2,000 for purposes of relocating your household goods from
the City of Golden Valley to the City of Elk River if your move
takes place within the first 15 months of employment.
Once again, congratulations on your appointment to thc City of Elk River.
The City Administrator and City Council very much look forward to working with you.
Very truly yours,
James Brimeyer
Accepted By:
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