Res. #11-019 - Reduction in Full Time Staff

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Account Clerk II (single incumbent). Performs hands -on accounting functions including payroll, utility billing and fund accounting. Is cross - trained with City Clerk in many areas, including elections. Although some parts of the job could be done by others, much of the job requires technical skills and training unique to this position. It would not be practical to reduce this position. ReceptionistlSecretary (single incumbent). This position is responsible for answering the phone, greeting customers and providing assistance with permits and other needs at the front counter. Assists the Park and Rec Committee in administering park programs and does their minutes. Records meetings for �t nadcast on_1oca1 access channel, assists oth staff in the city as needed. Thi position was created in a time where building permit activity was su stank an permit fees could support the costs of this position. Recently, building permit activity has shrunk from its recent peak in 2002 to its current level where permit fees are minim and numbers of permits are not a significant. There was a temporary increase in permits in 2008 -2009 due to a hail storm damaging nearly every roof in the City, but the decline continued after that. The incumbent has assumed other tasks to keep busy, but it may not be justified to keep the position in hopes that building permits will return to former levels. If the job is eliminated, some tasks that were previously done by the incumbent may need to be delayed, shifted to other positions or dropped entirely, depending upon the work load of other staff and their ability to pick up additional tasks. Significant tasks that could be impacted include maintenance of the city website, the public access channel, the business directory, maintenance of the landscaping and the substantial assistance provided to Park and Recreation Committee. Eliminating the position would be possible however, the impact may be noticeable. Public Works Director (single incumbent). This is a highly professional position that manages the streets, parks, water, sanitary sewer, and storm water systems of the city. This is a "hands -on" management position that directs the activities of four regular staff, several part -time, seasonal positions, as well as the activities of various subcontractors. The position includes the designation of `Building Official" whic is res ponsible for permitting activities and code enforcement. This position qVsftiog- -- - — - - requues sp -- isa�praetieafe Building Inspector/Public Works Technician (single incumbent). Under the direction of the Building_ Official, conducts plan review and inspections on all building permits and assists with building and zoning code compliance. Also - - performs all duties associated with Public Works, including repairs to water and sewer systems, street patching and maintenance, meter reading and plowing snow. The position requires a state certification for building inspector, so there is not another staff person in Public Works that can perform all of the job duties of this position. Not practical to reduce this position. Project Inspector/Public Works Technician (single incumbent). Under the direction of the Public Works Director, this position is responsible for coordinating Budget Discussion and Staffmg Analysis CADomumts and Settings\tbender\Local Settingff mporary Intemet Files \OLK158\Budg Page 2of3