(KNZA)--A new Hiawatha Water and Lights Superintendent has been hired.

The City Commission voted Tuesday evening to promote current Water and Lights Department employee Brad Scott to the position.

Scott is to begin his new position February 2nd at a salary of $20 an hour.

He has worked for the city for 12 years.

Scott will replace Rick Koenig who is retiring next month after around 44 years with the city.

The Commission also voted to advertise for the hiring of a new city clerk.

Current City Clerk Vivian Constable has announced she will be retiring in May when her position is up for re-appointment.