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8.f)1) Appoint Park and Rec Coordinator Meeting Date: 2/16/2010 Agenda Item: �, 0 J �� O 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. Materiats provided: Contact(s): Prepared by: Anne Hurlburt, Administrator (park and rec coordinator hiring) Page 1 of 1 02/09/10