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AGENDA ITEM Prepared By: Reviewed By: A. Carlson Approved By: 1. Purpose. The purpose of this action item is to appoint Lara Oakden as the Interim Community Development Department. 2. Background. On May 25, 2022 Jeremy Barnhart, the Community Development Director tendered his resignation. While we search for a permanent replacement it is critical to the continuity of services that we have an interim director. Per city practice and collective bargaining agreements employees appointed as interim department heads are compensated during that time period at the relevant department head pay grade. All other benefits and accrual rates remain the same as the employee’s current positon. 3. Interim Appointment. Laura Oakden is currently a planner with the department and has been with the city for five years. Laura has expressed interest in serving as the interim director. Name Interim Position Interim Grade / Step Interim Pay Rate Start Date Completion Date Laura Oakden Community Development Director 16 / Start $ 45.61 June 20, 2022 Start date of permanent director 4. Staff Recommendation. I recommend Laura’s appointment as the Interim Community Development Director. She has my complete trust and confidence. 5. HR/ORG Committee Review. The committee has reviewed this proposal and recommends approval. COUNCIL ACTION REQUESTED Move to appoint Laura Oakden as the Interim Community Development Director at the Start Step of Grade 16 from June 20, 2022 until a new Community Development Director is selected and starts work. Item No.: 16 Date: June 13, 2022 Item Description: Interim Community Development Director Appointment Presenter: Adam T. Edwards City Administrator/City Engineer Agenda Section: Consent Agenda