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Request for Action To Item Number Ma Tor and Ci T Council 4.17 Agenda Section Meeting Date Prepared by Consent December 19, 2022 Cal Pormer, City Administrator Item Description Reviewed by Finance and Recreation Reorganization Lauren Wi er, Human Resources Mana er Reviewed by Action Requested Approve, by motion, the reorganization of the Finance and Recreation Departments and management structure. Background/Discussion With the retirement of Finance Director Lori Ziemer, two previous reorganizations that moved the Building Maintenance Division to Public Works and Parks Maintenance from Parks and Recreation to Public Works, and the removal of two recreational facilities from the inventory an opportunity is presented to merge two departments for a more effective management structure and save some staffing costs. On December 5, 2022, the City Council discussed a merged department led by an assistant city administrator position who would lead the following divisions: Finance, IT, Recreation, Liquor Operations, and the Multipurpose Facility (Furniture & Things Community Event Center). Following the discussion, the Council expressed a consensus of support. Financial Impact The transition would account for a cost savings by hiring the new director level position at Step A of Grade 3E instead of the budgeted high end of 2E. The vacant recreation programmer position responsibilities would be absorbed by the recreation manager, which is filled by an incumbent employee. Mission/Policy/Goal Elk River Mission ■ Meet changing needs — Agile ■ Ethical, efficient, and responsible ■ Responsible for every dollar — good stewards Attachments ■ 2022 Business Services Department The Elk River Vision A �arelco�ning co�n�nunity zvitb r•evolutionary and spirzted r•esour•cefulness, exceptional service, and co�n�nunity engage�nent tbat encour•ages and inspir•es pr•osperzty. R�O�IMER'EO �'P M �� Updated.• August 2020