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AGENDA ITEM <br /> <br />Prepared By: DJG Reviewed By: AMC Approved By: <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />1. Purpose. The purpose of the action item is to gain authorization to accept the resignation of Public <br />Works Maintenance Employee Ben Theisen. <br /> <br />2. Background / Summary. Ben Theisen was hired in June 2022. He has submitted a letter of <br />resignation. Ben’s last day is September 5, 2023. The Public Works department wishes Ben Theisen the <br />best of luck in all of his future endeavors and for his service to the Cities of Orono and Spring Park. <br /> <br />3. Staff Recommendation. I recommend accepting the resignation of Ben Theisen effective September <br />5, 2023. <br /> <br />4. Recruitment. The maintenance worker positions are critical to meet current service needs and are <br />essential to City operations. The Public Works Department currently has 6 full time maintenance worker <br />positions. Ben Theisen’s resignation has now created a second vacancies in the department. A selection <br />process has already begun for the first vacant position. The selection process has included advertising the <br />position, application screening, an interview panel and reference checking. Upon completion of the <br />process, chosen candidates will be presented to the council for consideration for appointment. <br /> <br />COUNCIL ACTION REQUESTED <br />Motion to approve the resignation of Ben Theisen effective September 5, 2023, and to continue with the <br />current recruitment process to hire two maintenance worker employees. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />Item No.: 7 Date: August 28, 2023 <br />Item Description: Authorization to Accept Ben Theisen’s Resignation <br />Presenter: DJ Goman <br />Public Works Superintendent <br />Agenda <br />Section: <br /> Consent Agenda