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AGENDA ITEM <br />Prepared By: Reviewed By: A. Carlson Approved By: <br />1. Purpose. The purpose of this action item is to appoint Ms. Laura Oakden to the Community <br />Development Director (CDD) position. <br />2. Background. The resignation of Mr. Jeremy Barnhart created a vacancy in the CDD <br />position. Laura volunteered and was appointed by Council as the interim CDD. City Staff <br />undertook a recruitment process to find a full time CDD. <br />3. Recruitment. The selection process for the position involved advertising the position, <br />application screening, and interviews. First round interviews were completed by a panel <br />consisting of the City Administrator, Finance Director, Building Official and City Planner. The <br />second round interview panel consisted of the City Administrator, City Clerk, Council Member <br />Seals and Council Member Johnson. <br />4. Recommended Candidate. Ms. Laura Oakden is the recommended candidate for the <br />position. Laura has worked for the City of Orono since 2017 as a City Planner. Laura has a BA <br />in Urban Studies and Environmental Studies as well as a Master degree in Urban and Regional <br />Planning. <br />5. Recommended Compensation. I recommend appointment of Laura Oakden to the <br />Community Development Director Position with an effective start date of August 9, 2022. <br />a.Salary. Grade 16 / Step 1 ($97,812.24 / yr) of the City Employee Pay Scale. <br />b.Benefits. All current benefits will remain based on her initial date of hire and as outlined <br />in the personnel handbook. Her vacation rate will be set to 18 days/year. <br />COUNCIL ACTION REQUESTED <br />Motion to appoint Laura Oakden as the Community Development Director a start date of August <br />9, 2022. <br />Item No.: 4 Date: August 8, 2022 <br />Item Description: Appointment of Community Development Director – Laura Oakden <br />Presenter: Adam T. Edwards <br />City Administrator/ City Engineer <br />Agenda <br />Section: <br />Consent Agenda