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Brainerd council approves hiring of Jennifer Schuman as deputy public works director, city engineer
Summary
Council approved hiring Jennifer Schuman as deputy public works director/city engineer at step 3 of the wage grid ($61.46/hour) with 40 hours of vacation credited at hire and specified accrual conditions; the motion passed by voice vote.
Brainerd City Council approved the hiring of Jennifer Schuman as the deputy public works director and city engineer, placing her at step 3 of the wage grid at a rate of $61.46 per hour. The motion included crediting Schuman with 40 hours of vacation at hire (to account for a previously scheduled vacation) and a temporary freeze on initial additional accruals for the first six years as specified, after which accrual will follow the city’s employee policy manual.
Committee chair Gabe Johnson introduced the item, noting Schuman’s experience as an assistant city engineer in Wayzata and nearly 10 years in that department. Council comment was broadly supportive; one councilmember characterized the hire as constructive competition to keep senior staff responsive. After brief discussion the motion to approve the appointment carried.
