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The following comparison of staffing information was collected from six cities that are <br />similar in size. <br /> Prior <br />City Shakopee Ramsey Elk River Lake Hastings Otsego Waconia <br />Population 33,000 24,000 23,500 22,500 22,260 15,000 10,000 <br />Square miles 34 32 44 18.3 44 38 4 <br />Miles of streets 175 160 155 100 155 115 56 <br />Employee <br />number 7 9 6.75 11 12 7 6 <br />Summer Help 4 2 3 6 4 5 1 <br />Total Field Hours 16,480 19,680 14,328 25,763 26,880 16,960 12,960 <br />In summary, the Street Division is requesting the following positions be filled in the <br />timelines indicated: <br />Full Time Laborer -August 2011 -Paid with Phil's '/a Time Retirement <br />Full Time Maintenance II -January 2012 -To Replace Retiree of 2008 <br />Full Time Maintenance II -January 2012 To Replace Retiree of 2010 <br />Name Official Lead Worker -January 2013 <br />Full Time Laborer -January 2013 -Paid with Other Half of Phil's Retirement <br />At the work session I will be prepared to discuss the above listed information in more detail <br />and take any comments, questions, or direction. If the Ciry Council is comfortable with <br />hiring a Street Division Laborer and the combining of the City Engineer/Public Works <br />Director position, I would propose bringing the items back at a later date for Council <br />approval. At which time an updated financial analysis will be presented. If you have any <br />questions on the above information before the meeting please call. <br />N:\Public Bodies\Ciry Council\Council RCA\Agenda Packet\07-11-2011\Street Dept Restructuring.docx <br />