Laserfiche WebLink
Date: October 14, 2024 Item: 17 <br />Presenter: Laura Oakden, Community Development Director <br />Section: Consent Agenda <br /> <br />Title: Hire City Planner <br /> <br /> <br />1.Purpose: <br />The purpose of this action is to hire and appoint a new City Planner <br />2.Background: <br />On August 30, 2024 Natalie Nye completed her last day as a City Planner. She provided notice <br />and her resignation was approved by Council on August 12, 2024. <br />3.Recruitment: <br />Staff posted the position through September 20 and received 15 applications. First round <br />interviews were completed by a panel consisting of the community development department and a <br />second round of interviews was completed by department heads and managers. Interviews were <br />followed by a background check. <br />4.Recommended Candidate: <br />Matthew Karney is the recommended candidate for the City Planner position. Matthew has 4 years <br />of experience in government and holds a master's degree in Urban and Regional Planning. <br />5.Recommended Compensation: <br />Staff recommends that Mr. Matthew Karney be appointed to the position of City Planner effective <br />Tuesday, October 15, 2024. <br />a. Salary. Starting Wage of $82,908.80/year (Grade 11, Step 2 of the Local 12 Pay Scale) <br />b. Benefits. Vacation will accrue at a rate of 10 days per year and follow Local 12 Union <br />agreement. Vacation and sick leave will begin on the start date. The employee will be <br />eligible to participate in the City's benefit package starting the first day of the month <br />following 30 days of employment. <br />AGENDA ITEM <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />COUNCIL ACTION REQUESTED <br />Motion to appoint Mr. Matthew Karney to the position of City Planner effective October 15, 2024. <br />103