Discussion and Consideration of Adding a Parks & Grounds Specialist to the Wage Study Scale, Approve the New Job Description and Approve the Memorandum of Understanding updating the Wage Scale – Motion to Approve

AGENDA ITEM # K-4 The Parks & Grounds Specialist requires: • Higher equipment operation expectations • Snow removal duty • Pesticide certification • CDL • Higher physical demand rating • Responsibility for sports field operations and safety inspections Recommendation Staff recommends that City Council approve the creation of the Parks & Grounds Specialist position. Direct that the position be formally included in the City’s ongoing wage and classification stud. Approve the attached job description dated January 14, 2026; and authorize staff to proceed with recruitment following union approval. Attachments Parks & Grounds Specialist Job Description (Updated 1/14/26), Wage Scale, MOU 2