The City of Monticello, Iowa
RESOLUTION #2024-185
Approving the Creation of a Monticello Park and Recreation
Adult Recreation and Events Coordinator Position
WHEREAS, The Park and Recreation Department is proposing the creation of a permanent part-time position for an Adult Recreation and Events Coordinator to enhance the department’s ability to meet the recreational, social, and wellness needs of the adult community. This role aims to develop inclusive programs and, in the long term, to introduce therapeutic activities that support individuals facing physical, mental, or emotional challenges, and
WHEREAS, The City Council finds that by establishing this position, the Parks and Recreation Department will strengthen community engagement and connection among residents, promoting physical health and social interaction. The new role will expand capacity for adult recreational programming and event planning to meet growing community needs, and
WHEREAS, The City Administrator and Parks and Recreation Director has also shared with the Council the proposed wage and benefits for this position, as follows: will not exceed 20 hours per week, at a base rate of $20 per hour. With eligible benefits included (IPERS, Social Security, Medicare, and Unemployment), the effective hourly rate is $23.44 and the Council finds the proposed wages and benefits to be appropriate, and
WHEREAS, Council has determined that this position shall be granted on a trial basis from January 1, 2025 until July 1, 2025, with the opportunity to increase hours based upon performance and demand, but never to exceed 32 hours per week, and this position shall be subject to Council review and approval for extending the position beyond July 1, 2025, and
NOW, THEREFORE, The Council hereby authorizes the creation of a permanent part-time position for an Adult Recreation and Events Coordinator with pay and benefits as proposed by the City Administrator and Park and Recreation Director, as set forth subsequently herein.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto subscribed my name and caused the Great Seal of the City of Monticello, Iowa to be affixed hereto. Done this 16th day of December, 2024.
Wayne Peach, Mayor
Attest:
Sally Hinrichsen, City Clerk/Treasurer