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WS – 7 WORK SESSION STAFF REPORT Work Session Item No. 7 Date: April 1, 2019 To: City Council From: Karissa Bartholomew, Human Resources Manager Re: Environmental Coordinator Salary Adjustment and Succession Planning Background Environmental Coordinator Marty Asleson announced his plans to retire after approximately 30 years with the City. Asleson is amenable to assisting the City with transitional planning and a phased retirement. Salary Adjustment Staff recommends the position be filled, but at a reduced salary range. The position is above the market for comparable positions in the metro area. Six cities were found to have similar positions: Golden Valley, Roseville, Eden Prairie, Shoreview, White Bear Lake, and Woodbury. Woodbury, Eden Prairie, and Roseville are not typically used as comparables due to their larger populations, but are included in staff’s market comparisons. Staff removed the highest and lowest salaries to create an adjusted market average range of $63,252 - $79,046. Lino Lakes’ current range is $69,104 - $86,380. Staff is recommending a new salary range of $60,120 - $75,151. Phased Retirement Staff is requesting Council consideration of a phased retirement option for Asleson to assist the City with the transition. Asleson would drop down to 75% until the City hires a replacement. Upon filling the position, Asleson would work an additional two months, between 25% to 50%, depending on the workload. Staff anticipates being able to bring in a new hire by the end of July. Staff will work within the current budget to execute the phased retirement and transition. Requested Council Direction 1. Approve new salary, effective with a new hire. 2. Approve filling the Environmental Coordinator position, effective immediately. 3. Approve a phased retirement plan for Asleson. Attachments 1. Adjusted Market Wage Data 2. Job Description