8.f)1) Appoint Park and Rec Coordinator Meeting Date: 2/16/2010
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City Council Agenda Report
City of Scandia
14727 209th St. North
Scandia, MN 55073 (651) 433-2274
Action Requested: Approve the hiring of Laurie M. Monson for the Park and Recreation
Coordinator position.
Deadline/Timeline: Position needs to be filled immediately to avoid delays in advertising
summer recreation programs.
Background: • At the December 15, 2009 meeting, the Council authorized
advertisement for this position, following the resignation of Marty
McKelvey
• Twenty-six applications were received for the position. After the
applications were scored five candidates were chosen for an interview.
Interviews were conducted by the Human Resources Committee
(Council members Crum and Peterson and Administrator Hurlburt) and
Park and Recreation Committee Chair Alex Bildeaux.
• Laurie M. Monson was unanimously recommended to fill the position.
Ms. Monson, a Columbus resident,has a degree in Parks and Recreation
from the University of Minnesota. Her previous experience includes
working with the Boy Scouts of America and the Forest Lake High
School activities department.
• A conditional offer of employment has been made, at the pay rate of
$15.00 per hour, subject to completion of criminal and driver's license
background checks, and approval by the City Council.
• This is a regular,part-time position budgeted to work a flexible schedule
of 200 to 250 hours per year planning recreation programming, year-
round. .
Recommendation: Approve the hiring of Laurie M. Monson for the Park and Recreation
Coordinator position, effective February 17, 2010 at the pay rate of$15.00
per hour.
Attachments/ • None.
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Contact(s):
Prepared by: Anne Hurlburt, Administrator
(park and rec coordinator hiring)
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