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PREPARED BY Administration Michelle Wolfe
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COUNCIL ACTION REQUEST
Appoint Brenda Peper to the Position of Financial Analyst
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To: Honorable Mayor and City Council
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From: Micheile A. Wolfe, Assistant City Administrator �I(�,
Date: 09/11 /98
Re: Appointment of Brenda Peper to the Position of Financiai Analyst
BACKGROUND
Tne City Council recently approved a reorganization of the City's Finance Department. PaR
of that reorganization was the creation of the Financiai Analyst position. Once approved,
staff finalized the job description and posted the position internally. We had one application
for the position.
DISCUSSION
Brenda Peper has been with the City of Cottage Grove as an Accounting Clerk II since
March 1997. initiaily, her responsibilities were mainly accounts payabie. However, due to
the department being short-staffed and the conversion to the new financial software, Brenda
has assumed many additional responsibilities.
Brenda has been very much involved with the conversion to the new financial system. She
single-handedly converted the accounts payable system within o�e month and successfully
completed the live conversion test. She has been also instn�mental in the progress of the
conversion of the payroll system.
In addition to her work on the software conversion, she was able to successfuliy complete
di�cult audif sections on time and to auditor expectations. She also helped with compieting
sections of the financial statements. Recently, Brenda provided assistance with the budget
process. Brenda has shown consistent dedication in the smooth functioning of the Finance
Department by providing assistance to the accounting staff in such areas as payroll and
cash reconciliation.
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Appointment of Brenda Peper as Financial Analyst
September 19, 1998
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Ms. Peper is a Cottage Grove resident who has a Bachelor of Science Degree in
Accounting. Before her employment witn Cottage Grove, she was employed since May of
1992 as a Senior Property Accountant. Her duties have included payroll and accounts
payable. She was also been responsible for compiling financial statements and completing
audit workpapers. Her supervisor at her previous job stated that she is best employee he
has ever hired, that she has very good accounting skills, and shows initiative. Written
reviews regarding her job performance in positions she held while in college were aiso
excellent.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the appointment of Brenda Peper to the position of Financial Analyst
effective September 21, 1998. This is an exempt position covered by the City's Personnel
Policy. The position is in pay grade XI of the pay plan for non-represented employees. Ms.
Peper will be required to serve a one-year probationary period in the new position.
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