03-23-2020 Council Meeting Minutes

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COUNCIL MINUTES APPROVED 125 Director Grochala added that salary has been an issue for a number of years. Mr. Moonen has found a l26 better opportunity closer to home and probably with less responsibility. He did indicate that 127 compensation is a factor for him. Mr. Grochala suggested that he is hopeful and somewhat confident 128 that, if given the opportunity, he would remain. 129 Mayor Rafferty explained that he is looking for the opportunity to keep this employee in place. In that 130 light, he is offering an alternative. 131 Administrator Karlson noted that the benefit cost implication of a 5.5% raise would be about $800. 132 Councilmember Lyden asked for objectivity and to look at the additional cost of contracted services. 133 He asked if the council would support Option A at an amount of $6,000. 134 Mayor Rafferty concurred but he still sees some issues. 135 Community Development Director Grochala noted that he'd like to forward the comment that this will 136 still be a part of the forthcoming compensation study. Also if the offer isn't accepted, the council 137 should act to bring in contracted services. 138 Councilmember Ruhland asked how long it would take for another employee to qualify for the 139 position. Director Grochala explained that the next senior official is working toward the goal but has 140 some time to go and does lack the many years of experience as well. 141 Councilmember Cavegn asked about a current or proposed review process with employees to see where 142 they're at to avoid this in the future. Administrator Karlson remarked that he gets nervous when the 143 council gets heavily involved in personnel issues; he added that some positions are competitive. Mr. 144 Karlson also said that there can occasionally be a level of distrust by staff, to get a handle on those 145 matters, more council involvement could be discussed. 146 Finance Director Cotton remarked that it's important going ahead to build a trust level between council 147 and staff. She recognizes that staff is aware in some areas of market salaries and also that a 148 compensation study is in the works. 149 Councilmember Lyden moved to approve Option A with a salary increase of $6,000 with benefits and 150 direction to proceed with contracted services if that becomes necessary. Councilmember Ruhland 151 seconded the motion. Motion carried: Yeas, Ruhland, Cavegn, Lyden, Rafferty; Nays, Stoesz 152 PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTMENT REPORT 153 There was no report from the Public Safety Department. 15 4 PUBLIC SERVICES DEPARTMENT REPORT 155 There was no report from the Public Services Department. 156 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT REPORT 157 6A) 617 Apollo Drive (Marketplace Retail BBuilding) - iss Consider lst Reading of Ordinance No. 03-20 Amending Marketplace Planned Development 159 Overlay (PDO) Design Guidelines Ordinance No. 03-OS 160 Consider Resolution No. 20-26 Approving Site and Building Plan Modifications 161 City Planner Larsen reviewed a PowerPoint presentation outlining the following: 162 - Ordinance amendment to put in place a rooftop dining establishment; 4