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. City of ~ Elk Item #8.2. MEMORANDUM TO: Mayor & City Council Pat Klaers, City AdmhlQator November 13, 2000 ~ FROM: DATE: SUBJECT: Discuss 2001 Pay Plan . At the June 14, 1999, City Council meeting, the Personnel Committee recommendation on the pay plan, the comparable worth point rankings, and the pay grade and classification changes were unanimously approved. The City Council approved changes to some of the starting wages and the number of steps in the pay plan, but the top pay did not change for any of the pay ranges. Part of the discussion at that meeting revolved around whether or not the overall pay plan should be increased. This discussion centered on how difficult it is to attract and retain good quality employees given the competition from metro area cities and from the private market. The City Council traditionally adjusts the pay plan for cost of living purposes at the beginning of each year. For as far back as I can recall the COLA increase given by the City Council for the non union employees has been 3 percent per year. This 3 percent amount has been the industry standard for municipalities. This 3 percent increase has kept Elk River's ranking in relationship to metropolitan communities the same over the years. If the council wants to change this relative ranking, they would have to authorize more than a 3 percent increase in the pay plan. During the June 14, 1999, City Council meeting, discussion took place regarding the council agreeing to look at pay ranges after receiving and reviewing a recommendation on the city's benefit plan. Accordingly, the council is asked to discuss this issue and provide staff with feedback so that the 2001 pay resolution can be presented later in the month. . 13065 Orono Parkway' P.O. Box 490. Elk River, MN 55330. TDD & Phone (763) 441-7420. Fax (763) 441-7425