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Prepared By: Reviewed By: RJO Approved By: RJO <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />1. Purpose. The purpose of the council item is to gain council approval to appoint a new Parks and Golf <br />Course Superintendent. <br /> <br />2. Background. The previous Parks Supervisor resigned in February. Throughout the month the City <br />conducted a recruitment search for a qualified applicant for the position. <br /> <br />3. Position Scope. Parks and Golf Course Superintendent (Grade 10). The position is a full time <br />position responsible for all of the City’s parks, trails, grounds and golf course as well as duties as the tree <br />and weed inspector. <br /> <br />4. Recruitment. The selection process for the position involved advertising the position, application <br />screening, and interviews. The selection committee consisted of the Acting City Administrator, Public <br />Works Director, a Public Works Supervisor and the Parks Commission Chairman. <br /> <br />5. Recommended Candidate. The recommended candidate is Mr. Joey Brettingen. Joey is currently <br />the Assistant Superintendent at the Hazeltine National Golf Club Golf Course. Joey has a Bachelor’s <br />degree in Horticulture with an emphasis in Turfgrass Management. Joey has eight years of experience <br />with last four in leadership roles. <br /> <br />6. Recommended Compensation. I recommended that Mr. Joey Brettingen be appointed to the position <br />of Parks and Golf Course Superintendent effective March 27th, 2021. <br /> <br />a. Salary. Starting salary of 69,284 / year (Grade 10, Step 3) <br />b. Vacation. Starting vacation to be earned at a rate or 10 days (80 hours) per year. <br /> <br />COUNCIL ACTION REQUESTED <br />Motion to motion to appoint Mr. Joey Brettingen as Parks and Golf Course Superintendent. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />Item No.: 10 Date: March 8, 2021 <br />Item Description: Golf Course and Parks Superintendent Appointment <br />Presenter: Adam T. Edwards <br />Public Works Director/City Engineer <br />Agenda <br />Section: <br />Consent Agenda