Resolution to Extend the Recruitment for an Economic Development Manager and to Hire One Additional Administrative Intern.

This case will be acted upon by the City Council later this evening at the regular meeting as part of the consent agenda.

Staff was previously authorized to recruit and hire this position.  Now, it is recommended that recruitment for the Economic Development Manager be extended in order to increase the pool of qualified candidates as the top previous candidate has withdrawn from consideration.

Also, staff anticipates bringing a revised hiring process and schedule forward for Council consideration at the next regular meeting May 28th . 

For a more detailed account of the Economic Development Manager position and the previous recruitment process please see the attachments.

Also, staff was previously authorized to hire an Administrative Intern to assist with event specific work, such as Happy Days. The recruitment process for this position was completed with great success.  We interviewed many highly qualified candidates and are in the process of on-boarding one candidate. With the delay in the hiring of an Economic Development Manager, the upcoming special election, the un-winding of the Landform contract, the implementation of the strategic plan, and a variety HR projects; staff is seeking to bring on one additional intern to work on an as needed basis within Administrative Services. The costs associated with an additional intern would be well within the budget considering the salary expense not generated due to the delay in the Economic Development Manager hiring process. Not back-filling this work will possibly result in missed project deadlines, unsustainable workloads, below-standard work product, and/or overtime expenses for non-exempt employees.

Council may approve, reject or modify this proposal as desired.  The rationale for hiring a full time Economic Development Manager has been previously demonstrated.  The internship position provides a good value, and a needed staffing supplement, for the summer season.

Staff will also continue to use the development consultant, Mr. Mulrooney, on an as-needed basis.  

To authorize staff to extend the recruitment process for an Economic Development Manager and to hire one additional Administrative Intern.  

The maximum annual funding required for the Economic Development Manager position is estimated to be  approximately $101,000 (TIF @ 20%, EDA 20%, HRA 60%). Funding for this position is included in the 2013 budget.

The funding required for an additional Administrative Services Intern is approximately $9305, and will be covered with the savings from the delay in hiring of the ED Manager.

Motion to recommend the City Council adopt resolution #13-05-085 to approve staff to extend the Recruitment for an Economic Development Manager and to Hire One Additional Administrative Intern.