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City Council Memorandum
To: Mayor Hicks & City Councilmembers
From: David M. Osberg
Date: December 16, 2010
Item: I.T. Department
Council Action Requested:
It is recommended that the City Council take action, temporarily amending the job duties of
Adam Schumacher, currently serving as an IT Support Specialist; classifying him as a Lead IT
Support Specialist, with the additional duties and responsibilities as identified, and to grant an
additional $350.00 per month compensation for the period of time from February 1, 2011 through
December 31, 2011.
a.) Manage service contracts
b.) Responsible for planning and coordinating IT projects in 2011 and preparing for 2012
c.) Vendor administration and pay voucher administration
d.) Assist with the 2012 Budget preparation
e.) Perform administration functions, such as scheduling, approved leaves; etc.
f.) Ordering of equipment, software, etc.
g.) Particpate in Staff meetings and other meetings involving IT Staff with other agencies and
other City Departments
Background Information:
IT Director Steph Nornes is retiring from the City effective February 1, 2011. The IT Director
position will not be filled, and the total number of employees in the IT Department will remain at
three (3). I have conducted a review of the situation in the IT Department, including a meeting
with each of the four current members in the IT Department. In addition, this has been a topic at
several meetings of the management team. While the concept is considered short time, Staff will
monitor the situation to be certain service continues to be providing to the City employee's in an
effective manner. With one less Staff member in the IT Department, there may be some need to
make certain changes in how the Department operates and expectation levels.
While no Council action is required, please be aware that during the same periord of time, the
three Staff members in the IT Department will report to Assistant City Administrator Melanie
Mesko Lee, who will play a role in assisting with project management, scheduling and
admininstration of the functions of the IT Department.
Financial Impact:
The additional $350.00 per month in compensation will equate to $3,850 on an annual basis.
Advisory Commission Discussion:
None
Council Committee Discussion:
None
Attachments:
None