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TO: Mayor and City Council
Mark McNeill, City Administrator
FROM: Kris Wilson,Assistant City Administrator
DATE: 09/03/2013
SUBJECT: Authorization to Hire Office Assistant(E)
Action Sought
The Council is asked to authorize the hiring of Ann Meyerhoff as an Office Assistant with the
Finance Department, at Step E of Grade 3 of the 2013 Non-Union Pay Plan, subject to successful
completion of the required pre-employment physical, drug test and background check.
Background
With the recent retirement of Jeanette Shaner and promotion of Lori Hensen to the position of
Deputy City Clerk, there is one full-time opening in the Finance Department. On July 2, Council
authorized advertising for an Office Assistant. The posting resulted in 145 applications and ten
candidates were interviewed.
Recommendation
The interview panel recommends hiring Ann Meyerhoff for the position of Office Service
Worker. Ms. Meyerhoff holds a Bachelor's degree in Education from UW-Stout and most
recently worked in a temporary position as the receptionist at Waconia City Hall.
Budget Impact
Funding for this position was included in the adopted 2013 budget for the City Clerk's division of
the Finance Department. The recommended starting wage is the first step of the pay grade for this
position, which equals $18.47 per hour.
Relationship to Vision
This item relates to Goal E: Deliver effective and efficient public services by a staff of
well-trained, caring and professional employees.
Requested Action
The Council is asked to offer a motion to authorize the hiring of Ann Meyerhoff as an Office
Assistant with the Finance Department, at Step E of Grade 3 of the 2013 Non-Union Pay Plan,
subject to successful completion of the required pre-employment physical, drug test and
background check.
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