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AGENDA ITEM Item No.: 10 Date: February 12, 2018 Item Description: Approval to Hire Accountant Presenter: Ron Olson Agenda Consent Agenda Finance Director Section: 1. Purpose. The purpose of this action item is to appoint Margaret Ung to the position of Accountant with a starting date of 02/13/18. 2. Background. The selection process for the Accountant position has been completed. A total of 22 applications were received. After an initial review of the applications, six applicants were selected to be interviewed. These interviews were conducted by the City Administrator and the Finance Director. The top candidate for the position is Margaret Ung. Margaret has a Bachelor's of Science in Economics from the University of Minnesota. She is currently working toward a Bachelor of Arts degree in Accounting at Metropolitan State University. Margaret is coming to the City from the law firm of Winthrop & Weinstine. Her duties include Bank Reconciliations, Fixed Assets, working with Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable. Margaret will be an excellent addition to our staff. 3. Cost. Starting compensation for Margaret will be $60,245. This is a full time position and is eligible for full city benefits including enrollment in the Coordinated Plan of the Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA). 4. Funding. Funding for this position is included in the 2018 Finance Department budget. 5. Staff Recommendation. Staff recommends the hiring of Margaret Ung at the starting salary of $60,245. COUNCIL ACTION REQUESTED Motion to approve the appointment of Margaret Ung to the position of Accountant at a starting salary of $60,245 with a starting date of February 13, 2018. Prepared By: jg1W Reviewed By: 1b)X1 Approved By: �bV