HomeMy WebLinkAbout6.b. Appointment of Public Works Director/City EngineerAGENDA ITEM: Appointment of Public Works
Director /City Engineer
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PREPARED BY: Dwight Johnson, City Administrator
AGENDA NO. [g, b.
ATTACHMENTS: none
APPROVED BY:
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RECOMMENDED ACTION: Motion to approve Andrew Brotzler as Director of Public
Works /City Engineer
9 ROSEMOUNT
CITY COUNCIL
City Council Regular Meeting June 16, 2009
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
BACKGROUND
The City Council approved a revised contract for engineering services with WSB and Associates, Inc. at
the June 2, 2009 regular meeting. Mr. Andy Brotzler of WSB is currently the City Engineer for the City.
The approved contract includes changes in scope to include supervision of public works maintenance
functions as well as all of the previous engineering duties. As discussed with the Council at a previous
work session, this official change in scope largely acknowledges the current duties and responsibilities of
City Engineer Andy Brotzler. The City Attorney has determined that the Council must separately approve
the actual change in designation for Mr. Brotzler that is anticipated in the new contract. The change in the
contract did not result in any additional cost for the City.
DISCUSSION
The appointment of Andy Brotzler as Public Works Director /City Engineer will give Mr. Brotzler
authority that is commensurate with his unofficial responsibilities. In recent years, Mr. Brotzler has been
instrumental in planning public works maintenance projects, providing long range future projections,
reviewing equipment needs, and improving technology for tracking and forecasting maintenance needs.
He also takes many calls and inquiries from the public and other staff members relating to public works
functions. The Engineering and Public Works Maintenance divisions have been working together and
have been closely integrated for some time. The new designation will simplify and clarify existing
reporting relationships and streamline the City's organization chart.
RECOMMENDATION
I recommend that the City Council approve a motion to designate Andrew Brotzler as Director of Public
Works /City Engineer.