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EOty1� ,.,�� Request for Action River To Item Number Mayor and City Council 4.4 Agenda Section Meeting Date Prepared by ConsentJune 3, 2019 Lauren Wipper, Human Resources Manager Item Description Reviewed by Amend Resolution 18-72, 2019 Compensation Plan Cal Portner, City Administrator Reviewed by Action Requested Adopt,by motion, an amendment to Resolution 18-72, 2019 Compensation Plan. Background/Discussion The 2019 Compensation Plan was approved in December of 2018. Due to employment market pressure,we have often found it very difficult to hire candidates for certain positions,particularly seasonal maintenance/programming and liquor store clerks. Regular full- and part- time employees are approved by Council action so if starting wages vary from our practice the council is aware and makes the final determination. Seasonal employees and liquor store clerks are hired administratively and the annual pay range is approved by the council. Rather than adjusting our pay ranges at this time,we request discretion on where within the pay range we are able to hire candidates. The requested amendment adds language (item 3. Starting Pay on the attached) to the Compensation Plan to allow staff discretion in pay when hiring. Financial Impact Non-regular and seasonal positions salaries are budgeted in total. While this amendment will not change the total budget,it may reduce the number of employees or hours we have to use within that budget. Hiring for regular positions usually follows a retirement or resignation. The candidate leaving the position will likely have been at the top of the scale which is what would be reflected in the budget and the Council makes the final hire by motion. Attachments ■ Resolution 18-72 The Elk River Vision A PehoMing community 2a itb revolutionary and spirited resourcefulness, exceptional POWERED By service, and community engagement that encourages and inspires prosperity INAWRE1