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Memorandum
TO: Mayor and City Council
Mark McNeill, City Administrator
FROM: Kris Wilson, Assistant City Administrator
SUBJECT: Authorization to Hire Receptionist
DATE: December 12, 2007
INTRODUCTION:
The City Council is asked to authorize the hiring of Vicki Kubes as a part-time receptionist for
City Hall.
BACKGROUND:
The position of City Hall receptionist is currently divided between two employees -one who
works mornings and the other who works afternoons. Due to a recent promotion, there is
vacancy for one of these positions. On November 7, Council authorized staff to being the hiring
process to fill the vacancy.
Over 80 applications were received and 6 candidates were interviewed by a panel consisting of
the City Clerk, Deputy City Clerk and Assistant City Administrator. Based on the results of the
interviews and reference checks, the interview panel is recommending that Vicki Kubes be hired
to fill the position. Ms. Kubes experience includes secretarial positions with local companies
Betaseed and Seagate Technology.
VISIONING RELATIONSHIP:
Hiring qualified individuals to provide service to Shakopee residents helps support Goal D - a
vibrant, resilient and stable city.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that Vicki Kubes be hired as a part-time Receptionist at Step E of Grade 1
($13.828 per hour in 2007 / $14.243 per hour in 2008), contingent upon successful completion of
a background /driver's license check, pre-employment physical /drug test and credit check.
The anticipated start date for Ms. Kubes is January 2, 2008.
ACTION REQUESTED:
If the Council concurs, it should offer a motion to authorize the hiring of Vicki Kubes as a part-
time Receptionist, at Step E of Grade 1 of the City's full-time pay plan, contingent upon the
successful completion of the required pre-employment screenings.