2024-05-13 Special City Council Agenda PacketCity of Albertville Council
Special Agenda
Monday, May 13, 2024
City Council Chambers
6:30 pm
1. Call to Order
2. Full-time Maintenance Worker (Streets and Parks) 2
(Motion to hire Jerico Siegle and Samuel Maves for the full-time position of
Maintenace Worker Level 1 (Streets and Parks) at a starting wage of $32.28 per
hour, conditioned on successful completion of a background check.)
3 Hire Albertville Reserve Firefighter 3-4
(Motion to authorize the hiring of Matthew Norloff for the position of Reserve
Firefighter with the Albertville Fire Department.)
4. Cancel May 20, 2024, City Council meeting
(Motion to cancel the regularly scheduled City Council meeting of May 20, 2024.)
5. Adjournment
Mayor and Council Request for Action
May 13, 2024
SUBJECT: ADMINISTRATION – AUTHORIZE HIRING OF MAINTENANCE
WORKER (STREETS AND PARKS) POSITIONS
RECOMMENDATION: It is respectfully requested that the Mayor and City Council approve the
following:
MOTION TO: Appoint Jerico Siegle and Samuel Maves to the full-time position of Maintenance
Worker Level 1 (Streets and Parks), at a starting wage of $32.28 per hour, conditioned on
successful completion of a background check.
INFORMATION: Due to the retirement of Mike Jenkins and Kyle Anderson leaving to pursue a
firefighting career, the City of Albertville has two openings in the Public Works Department. The
position was advertised and approximately 29 applications were received and reviewed. Staff
interviewed 11 applicants and Jericho Siegle and Samuel Maves are recommended to fill the two
Maintenance Worker I positions. Boith Mr. Siegle and Mr. Maves are motivated individuals with
good customer services skills and a strong understanding of the public works service.
KEY ISSUES:
•Staff recommends offering the positions to Jerico Siegle and Samuel Maves.
•The starting pay rate for both positions is $32.28 per hour.
•Jericho and Samuel will accrue vacation and sick leave per the City’s personnel policy,
beginning at 5 days of vacation per year.
•It is anticipated that Jericho and Samuel will start on May 28.
FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS: The pay range for the position is $32.28 to $36.52 per hour.
These are budgeted positions.
LEGAL ISSUES: The City Council has the authority to hire qualified personnel.
Submitted Through: Adam Nafstad, City Administrator - PWD
Documents on File:
•Job Description, Position Posting, Application Materials
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Mayor and Council Request for Action
May 13, 2024
SUBJECT: FIRE – AUTHORIZE THE HIRING OF A RESERVE FIREFIGHTER
RECOMMENDATION: It is respectfully requested that the Mayor and City Council authorize
the following:
MOTION TO: Authorize the hiring of the following individual for the position of Reserve
Firefighter with the Albertville Fire Department:
•Matthew Norloff
BACKGROUND: The Fire Department began its current hiring process in February 2024. The
process has concluded with the request to approve the hiring of the above-named individual to
the position of Reserve Firefighter.
The applicant has met the requirements as outlined in Section 4.1.3 (Employment Eligibility -
Requirements and Process) of the Albertville Fire Department’s (AFD) Standard Operating
Policies and Procedures. They have also completed, and successfully passed, the complete AFD
hiring process. This process includes, but is not limited to:
a.Application
b.Initial Interview
c.Physical Ability Test
d.Reference Checks
e.Final Interview
f.Conditional Job Offer
g. MN BCA Background and Criminal History Checks
h.Pre-Employment Medical Exams / Drug Testing
i.Pre-Employment Psychological Exams and Interview
The AFD is asking for Council authorization for the hiring of one new Reserve Firefighter. If
approved by the Council, the new member will be sworn in on Thursday, June 6th, at the
Albertville Fire Department.
KEY ISSUES:
•The current AFD hiring process is ending.
•One applicant has successfully completed the AFD hiring process.
•If approved by the Council, the new member will be sworn in on Thursday, June 6th, at
the Albertville Fire Department.
FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS: The costs associated with the hiring process are part of the
annual Fire Department Operating budget. The Reserve Firefighter will start as a volunteer,
unpaid, member of the Fire Department.
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Mayor and Council Request for Action – May 13, 2024
Fire – Authorize Hiring of Reserve Firefighter Page 2 of 2
LEGAL ISSUES: The City Council has the authority to establish new positions and hire
personnel.
Responsible Person: Eric Bullen, Fire Chief
Submitted Through: Adam Nafstad, City Administrator - PWD
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