Monday, September 18, 2023
What happened
Council heard a presentation from Abdo on a position classification and compensation study, including phased implementation cost estimates, then adjourned.
1 motion on the record.
M-1MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL TO ADJOURN.
MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL TO ADJOURN.
moved by West, seconded by Tradewell
Motion carried 4-0.
2 items as recorded in the minutes, each with a short summary of what was at issue.
1Compensation Study
Presentation of the Position Classification and Compensation Study, including methodology, findings, and phased implementation costs; administrator noted additional total cost details will be prepared for 2024 levy/budget review.
The council received a presentation from Michael Mooney of Abdo on the city’s Position Classification and Compensation Study, including the project overview and methodology, key findings about current pay compared to market minimums and maximums, and a recommended step-and-grade compensation system. Mooney also presented a phased implementation approach with estimated annual costs, and the city administrator said Abdo will prepare total costs including payroll taxes for council review as part of the 2024 preliminary levy and budget.
Presentation and discussion were recorded; no action item or approval vote appears in these minutes.
2Adjournment
Motion to adjourn carried 4-0; meeting adjourned at 6:59 p.m.
Options the council weighed, and what happened to them. The record of the road not taken.
Implementing compensation adjustments for 2024
mentioned onlyNot elect to apply a 2024 COLA adjustment to their current compensation model or implement the proposed compensation scale updates
Why: The study noted that if the City does not apply a 2024 COLA or implement the proposed updates, "current market variances,may continue to grow."
Implementing the compensation plan
mentioned onlyPhased implementation (Phase 1, Phase 2 COLA, Phase 3 additional steps)
Cost comparison: Phase 1: $9,800; Phase 2: $22,200; Phase 3: $34,000 (all described as total annual costs).
Why: The minutes record the phased approach and costs as presented; they do not record a council decision to adopt any phase at this meeting.
Raised by Michael Mooney
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