5.k Approve the hiring of Hire Ice Rink Attendants
Staff Report
Date of Meeting: November 20, 2018
To: City Council
From: Judi Negus, Office Assistant
Re: Hiring of Ice Rink Attendants
Background:
At the October 16, 2018 meeting, the Council authorized staff to advertise and interview for Ice
Rink Attendants for the 2018-2019 season at the starting rate of $9.65 per hour, the minimum
wage. Application deadline ended November 2, 2018. Staff completed the interview process on
November 8 and 15, 2018.
Issue:
Who should be hired for the 2018-2019 season as an Ice Rink Attendant?
Proposal Details:
Five applicants were interviewed on November 8, 2018 and one applicant was interviewed on
November 15, 2018. Staff is recommending the following individuals be hired as Ice Rink
Attendants and paid at minimum wages.
Sam Negus Nick Helland
Cody Volkenant Emma Schaefer
Cameron Zuniga Ian Schaefer
The wage through December 31, 2018 is at the rate of $9.65 per hour and $9.86 per hour from
January 1, 2019 on to reflect the change in Minnesota’s minimum wage.
Fiscal Impact:
The above wages are provided for in the 2018 and 2019 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 2018-2019 season.
Recommendation:
Option 1.