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MEMO ON TABLE
CITY OF SHAKOPEE
Memorandum
TO: Mayor & City Council
Mark McNeill, City Administrator
Bruce Loney, Public Works Director
FROM: Michael Hullander, Public Works Supervisor
SUBJECT: Hiring of Mechanic's Apprentice
DATE: December 7, 2004
INTRODUCTION:
Public Works Mechanic's Apprentice candidates have been interviewed from the Scott
County certification list to fill the position that was included in the 2004 Budget and
authorized by the City Council. The purpose of this agenda item is to recommend to the
City Council to authorize the hiring of Scott Blom to this position.
BACKGROUND:
Included in the 2004 Budget was an mechanic's apprentice position for the Public Works
Department. Staff utilizes Scott County Personnel Department for the selection process
and in determining an interview list. The Interview Panel consisted of the Public Works
Director, Bruce Loney, Public Works Supervisor, Michael Hullander, Public Works
Mechanic, Gene Jeurissen and Scott County Shop Foreman, Dale Vinkemeier. After
reviewing the results of the interview, application and reference check, the
recommendation from the Interview Panel is to hire Scott Blom and the anticipated
starting date is December 13, 2004. This would be contingent upon a successful pre-
employment physical and background check. The budget impact would be the advertised
starting salary for the public works mechanic's apprentice position listed at $15.08 per
hour. This is a non-exempt position and the employee is eligible for overtime pay. Mr.
Blom has agreed to the starting wage of $15.08 per hour, Step 1 of the 2004 Public
Works Union Pay Schedule.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the hiring of Scott Blom to the public works mechanic's apprentice
position.
ACTION REQUESTED:
Move to authorize the hiring of Scott Blom as public works mechanic's apprentice
position and to be hired at Step 1, $15.08 per hour, ofthe 2004 Public Works Union Pay
Schedule, effective December 13, 2004 and subject to a successful pre-employment
physical and background check.
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Michael Hullander
Public Works Supervisor
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