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HomeMy WebLinkAbout6.b. Appointment of Public Works Director/City EngineerAGENDA ITEM: Appointment of Public Works Director /City Engineer ibN: A TR% 211f, PREPARED BY: Dwight Johnson, City Administrator AGENDA NO. [g, b. ATTACHMENTS: none APPROVED BY: as 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.