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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—MAY 11, 2015 4 Maintenance Worker. He supported the seasonal worker, so long as Mr. Freyberger's replacement wasn't also being hired at the same time. Councilmember Woodburn asked if the City typically hired seasonal workers. Mayor Grant commented that the City does hire seasonal help; however, this was to complete different tasks than the work currently completed by Scott Freyberger. He supported staff hiring a new Public Works employee after July 2°d Public Works Director Maurer commented that replacing Scott Freyberger would take at least two months. For this reason, staff was requesting the seasonal employee to assist the City this summer. He understands there would be some overlap, but this would end the first of September. He discussed the unique skill set that Mr. Freyberger has noting that it will be difficult to replace him. Mayor Grant questioned how staff wanted to proceed with this matter. Public Works Director Maurer reported that it would be his preference to hire Scott Freyberger's replacement as quickly as possible. MOTION: Councilmember McClung moved and Councilmember Holmes seconded a motion to deny the hiring of Daniel Crist as a Public Works Seasonal Maintenance Worker. The motion carried (4-0). B. Accept Public Works Maintenance Worker Resignation and Authorize Advertisement for the Public Works Maintenance Worker Vacancy Mayor Grant recommended that the Council accept Scott Freyberger's resignation and authorize staff to advertise for the position of Public Works Maintenance Worker. MOTION: Councilmember McClung moved and Councilmember Holmes seconded a motion to accept Scott Freyberger's resignation as Public Works Maintenance Worker for the City of Arden Hills effective July 2, 2015, and authorization to advertise for the position of Public Works Maintenance Worker for the City of Arden Hills. The motion carried (4-0). C. Adoption of Resolution 2014-031 Recognizing National Public Works Week Councilmember Holmes suggested that Resolutions or Proclamations that recognize staff, the public works department, or the police department be read aloud by the Mayor for the record. Mayor Grant read a Resolution aloud for the record recognizing National Public Works Week as May 17-23, 2015. He thanked the department for their efforts in maintaining the City infrastructure consisting of sanitary sewer, water, storm sewer, streets, trails, parks and public buildings. The daily efforts by these dedicated employees enhance the health, safety and quality of life for all our residents.