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Date: March 11, 2024 Item: 7 <br />Presenter: Josh Lemons, Parks & Golf Superintendent <br />Section: Consent Agenda <br /> <br />Title: Accept Parks Maintenance Worker Resignation and Approval to Initiate <br />Recruitment <br /> <br /> <br />1.Purpose: <br />The purpose of the agenda item is to gain authorization to accept the resignation of Parks <br />Maintenance Worker Rick Mielke and to begin the recruitment process to fill position. <br />2.Background: <br />Rick Mielke was hired in November 2022. Mr. Mielke has submitted a letter of resignation and <br />his last day will be March 31, 2024. The Parks Department would like to thank Mr. Mielke for his <br />contributions to the City of Orono wishes him all the best in future endeavors. The Parks <br />Maintenance Worker position is critical to meet the maintenance needs of the parks system, trails, <br />and outdoor spaces. <br />3.Process: <br />The selection process for the vacant position will involve advertising the position, application <br />screening, an interview panel, and reference checks. Upon completion of the process, a candidate <br />will be presented to the council for consideration for appointment. The timeline for the process is <br />as follows: <br /> <br />When What <br />6 March 2024 Advertise position <br />20 March 2024 Review Applications <br />25 March 2024 Interviews <br />8 April 2024 Council Approval/Appointment <br />9 April 2024 New Employee First Day <br />4.Staff Recommendation: <br />Staff recommends accepting Mr. Mielke's resignation and initiate recruitment process. <br />AGENDA ITEM <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />COUNCIL ACTION REQUESTED <br />Motion to approve resignation and to initiate recruitment process <br />35