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The Elk River Vision <br />A welcoming community with revolutionary and spirited resourcefulness, exceptional service, and community <br />engagement that encourages and inspires prosperity <br /> <br />Request for Action <br /> <br />To <br />City Council <br />Item Number <br />4.8 <br /> <br />Meeting Date <br />June 2, 2025 <br />Prepared By <br />Lauren Wipper, Human Resources Manager <br /> <br />Item Description <br />Hire Human Resources Specialist <br />Reviewed by <br />Cal Portner <br />Tina Allard <br /> <br />Action Requested <br />Approve, by motion, the hiring of Michael Eichten to the position of Human Resources Specialist effective <br />June 4, 2025. <br /> <br /> <br />Background/Discussion <br />Human Resources Specialist Karen Keast is retiring on June 18. We went to market to fill this position, <br />received 83 applications, and interviewed six candidates. Following second interviews and background and <br />reference checks, we recommend Michael Eichten for the position. <br /> <br />Mr. Eichten has worked for Spee Dee Delivery Service for most of his career. In 2002, he became the Human <br />Resources Manager for the Minnesota, North Dakota, and South Dakota region. In 2018, he became the <br />Human Resources Director, reporting directly to the Board of Directors. After a short stint as the Director <br />of Operations, Mr. Eichten decided to retire from the transportation industry and seek employment doing the <br />things he likes most; working directly with employees. <br /> <br />Mr. Eichten will start at step 2 of pay grade 3N. All other pay and benefits will be consistent with city policy. <br /> <br />Financial Impact <br />This is a budgeted position. <br /> <br />Mission/Policy/Goal <br />The Elk River Mission. <br /> <br />Attachments <br />None <br /> <br /> <br />Page 76 of 247