Mayor Steffen Shamburg (left) presents a Certificate of Recognition to Dave Grimm (right) for his service as public works director. Grimm will return to his previous role as wastewater superintendent.

(KNZA)--The Hiawatha City Commission has approved elimination of the position of  public works director and a return to having superintendents oversee departments. 

The action was taken during Tuesday evening’s meeting.

Dave Grimm ,who has held the position of public works director since its inception seven years ago, will return to his previous position as wastewater superintendent at salary of $24.35 an hour, effective June 3rd.

In a letter to Mayor Steffen Shamburg and the Commission, Grimm said that with several new regulations facing the city’s sewer plant, he feels he should focus solely on operating the plant.  Grimm said the city currently has a great team of employees in place to lead city departments.

Mayor Shamburg said when the position of public works director was created it was met to be temporary.   He presented a Certificate of Recognition to Grimm for his service in the role.

The Commission also approved the promotion of Nic Siebenmorgen to the position of street superintendent at a salary of $18.00 an hour, effective June 3rd.  

Additionally, the Commission approved a salary increase for Water and Lights Superintendent Rick Koenig  to $24.35 an hour, effective June 3rd.