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Staff Report
Date of Meeting: November 15, 2016
To: City Council
From: Judi Negus, Office Assistant
Re: Hiring of Ice Rink Attendants
Background:
At the October 18, 2016 meeting, the Council authorized staff to advertise and interview for Ice
Rink Attendants for the 2016-2017 season at the rate of $9.50 per hour, the new minimum wage.
Application deadline ended November 4, 2016. Staff completed the interview process on
November 8 and 9, 2016.
Issue:
Who should be hired for the 2016-2017 season as an Ice Rink Attendant?
Proposal Details:
Staff has contacted previous attendants and it appears Sarah Firkus is also interested in returning.
One applicant was interviewed on November 8, 2016 and three applicants were interviewed on
November 9, 2016. Staff is recommending the following individuals be hired as Ice Rink
Attendants for the 2016-2017 season at the rate of $9.50 per hour.
John Ziegelski
Callie Johnson
Reed Nelson
Chase Lundholm
Sarah Firkus has agreed to return as an Ice Rink Attendant. Staff is requesting Firkus be
approved as an Ice Rink Attendant at the rate of $9.50 per hour.
Fiscal Impact:
The above wages are provided for in the 2016 and 2017 budgets for Parks and Recreation
employees.
Options:
1) Approve hiring Ice Rink Attendants listed above at stated pay.
2) Approve hiring different Ice Rink Attendants or at a different rate of pay.
3) Do not hire any Ice Rink Attendants for the 2016-2017 season.
Recommendation:
Option 1.