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AGENDA ITEM #9.6 <br /> City Of <br /> Pequot <br /> Lakes— -_ <br /> REPORT TO CITY COUNCIL <br /> Report Prepared by: Jason Gorr — Public Works Director <br /> Date: July 2, 2019 <br /> Subiect: Request to Hire Maintenance Worker <br /> Report: Due to increasing levels of need and response, it has been determined <br /> the Public Works Department needs another Maintenance Worker. Currently there <br /> are only two on staff and even when combining efforts with the Public Works <br /> Director in field work, it is not practical, feasible, or often even safe fulfilling our <br /> obligations in this department. Having this addition would allow the Department <br /> to better respond to daily, seasonal, and emergency duties more appropriately and <br /> meet public expectations more often. <br /> Whether it be during winter snow removal season or summer parks maintenance <br /> season, this staff is stretched precariously thin and lacks adequate personnel to <br /> achieve much more than `putting out major fires' for weeks at a time. If added, the <br /> Department would be better positioned to respond to public need, preventative <br /> maintenance needs, administrative requirements, and emergency response (storms, <br /> snow, flooding, etc.). Besides that, the extra support would soften the impact of <br /> temporary or permanent losses of staff due to health or job changes. <br /> Attached is supporting information for Council consideration. <br /> Council Action Requested: Council motion to begin the hiring process for an <br /> additional Maintenance Worker position in the Public Works Department. <br />