Adopt Resolution 14-05-095 to Reclassify the Development Services Manager

The purpose of this case is to consider reclassifying the Development Services Manager, Mr. Tim Gladhill, to Community Development Director.   Staff recommends this reclassification  based on the City's public service needs, exceptional performance, future retention, and follow through with the strategic plan.   It should be noted, during the 2013 strategic planning process, this position was slated to be reclassified in January 2015.    However,  the Development Services Manager has been performing the role of a Community Development Director in a sustained manner, overseeing many high priority projects that are critical to the City, it is staff's recommendation to reclassify the position now.  

Mr. Gladhill has shown a continued desire to develop professionally as a City of Ramsey employee, dating  back to October 2000, as follows:

Professional Growth

• Hired as a Public Works Seasonal Worker, October 2000
• Hired as a regular full-time Public Works Maintenance Worker, March 2001
• Resigned to become a full-time student at Mankato State, August of 2002
• Rehired as a Seasonal Worker, 2003 and 2004
• Hired as a temporary Management/Planning Intern, June 2006
• Hired as a regular Associate Planner, in 2008
• Reclassified to Senior Planner, February 2011
• Reclassified to Development Services Manager, July 2012 

Professional Roles

• Chair, LOGIS GIS Policy Committee (circa 2008/9)
• Co-Chair, American Planning Association, Minnesota Chapter Annual Conference (2011)
• Vice-President, American Planning Association, Minnesota Chapter (2012 – current)
• Deputy Director Ramsey HRA
   

Education

Minnesota State University, Mankato

• Bachelors of Science in Urban and Regional Studies, June 2006
• Bachelors of Science in Geography, June 2006
   

University of Minnesota
 

• Masters in Geographic Information Science (MGIS), December 2011
• Minor in Public Policy, December 2011

Lastly, Tim has served on the Labor Management Committee, he continues to be a valued member of the Management Team , and he is respected by his peers and staff. 

The following list is a sampling of the work that Mr. Gladhill is working on: 

• Center Street Grant = $650,000
• Mississippi Skyway Grant = $100, 000
• County Club Hills = 88 lots
• Highway 10 Access Planning Study
• Future Business Park Comprehensive Plan Amendment
• 10 year Comprehensive Plan Update
• Building Permit Fee Analysis
• Building Permit Streamlining Process
• Tungsten Area Land Use Analysis
• Coordinate multi-disciplinary development review process
• Upcoming Old Municipal Center Comprehensive Plan Amendment
• Accessory dwelling discussion
• Home occupation update
• Sign code update
• Rental licensing program review
• Coordinate Geographic Information System (GIS) activities with LOGIS (Local Government Information System, our computer consortium) and Engineering
• Metropolitan Council Grant - CommonBond Communities ($580,000)
• Coordinate City Housing Score and participation in Livable Communities Program

Option #1: Reclassify the current Development Services Manager, Mr. Tim Gladhill,  to Community Development Director effective June 1, 2014, to step 1 of the 2014 wage scale at $40.28 per hour, followed by a step change on December 1, 2014, to step 2 of the wage scale at $42.30 per hour, contingent upon continued exceptional performance; waiving the 6-month probationary period. The pros to this option include: promoting continuity of service to the public through effective staffing management--which is consistent with the previously identified strategic plan, especially with regard to Strategic Imperative IV: An Effective Organization. The cons to this option include a increase to personnel costs of approximately $6000 in 2014. Option #2: Do not reclassify the Development Services Manager.  This option is not recommended. The pros to this option include a minimal short term savings of approximately $6000 by not proceeding with the reclassification.  The cons include reducing the City Administrator's ability to reward exceptional performance, possible employee turnover and disruption to public service, and reduced likelihood of the Community Development Department's ability to contribute to the goal of operating as an effective organization.

The additional funding required to reclassify this position effective June 1, 2014, is approximately $6000 and would come from a portion of savings currently in the budget due to the decision to delay the hiring of  a full-time regular Building Inspector, (a budget savings of $11,500 from April and May).

To authorize staff to move ahead with option #1 above to: reclassify Mr. Tim Gladhill, the current Development Services Manager, to Community Development Director effective June 1, 2014, to step 1 of the 2014 wage scale at $40.28 per hour, followed by  a step change on December 1, 2014 to step 2 of the wage scale at $42.30 per hour, contingent upon continued exceptional performance; waiving the 6-month probationary period.

Motion to approve resolution #14-05-095 to reclassify Mr. Tim Gladhill to the City's Community Development Director effective June 1, 2014, to step 1 of the 2014 wage scale at $40.28 per hour, followed by  a step change on December 1, 2014 to step 2 of the wage scale at $42.30 per hour, contingent upon continued exceptional performance; waiving the 6-month probationary period.