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COUNCIL MINUTES <br />DRAFT <br />3 <br />Community Development Director Grochala noted that Building Official Patrick Moonen has served the 82 <br />City very well and is a huge and knowledgeable resource. He also provides plan review and expertise 83 <br />on septic systems. Knowing that there is a potential for an increase down the road (with the 84 <br />compensation study), he believes it makes sense to retain the current employee. The only contracting 85 <br />firm available to the City is presented in the report. They are well regarded in the field. It would likely 86 <br />take three to four months to get through a hiring process. He noted that the cost of the services are 87 <br />born through the City of Lino Lakes’ building fees. 88 <br />Mayor Rafferty noted that he has reviewed this situation with staff. Mr. Moonen has done a wonderful 89 <br />job for the city. He does work in a field that generates complaints naturally. He recognizes that there 90 <br />is a compensation study underway with recommendations coming soon. There is a budget in place. He 91 <br />believes the $7,000 is not all inclusive with benefits, etc. He suggested that this request comes during a 92 <br />difficult period for the City and that is concerning. 93 <br />Councilmember Cavegn asked if the resignation is related to salary and Mr. Grochala noted that Mr. 94 <br />Moonen found an opportunity where the salary is greater and the location closer to home. 95 <br />Councilmember Cavegn remarked that looking at data on line, he’s seen a lower salary range. 96 <br />Administrator Karlson pointed out that the City looks at the salary range in comparable cities and the 97 <br />City is clearly under market. Councilmember Cavegn said he isn’t opposed to paying for qualified 98 <br />employees. 99 <br />Councilmember Ruhland asked staff to repeat the comparison of contracted costs versus the cost of 100 <br />retaining Mr. Moonen. He also asked if the contracted services would be month to month and Mr. 101 <br />Grochala suggested staff would set it up for four months to cover the hiring process period. 102 <br />Councilmember Ruhland asked for more information on the cost of benefits. Mayor Rafferty noted 103 <br />health care and pension benefits. Administrator Karlson remarked that benefits are compared 104 <br />occasionally and the City is not unusual. Council Member Ruhland remarked that he also recognizes 105 <br />that the timing is awful but he doesn’t fault any individual for trying to get ahead. 106 <br />Councilmember Lyden said he looked at this matter objectively and while he understands concerns that 107 <br />have been brought forward by other councilmembers, looking at the numbers it is clear what the council 108 <br />must do. The additional expense of contracted services is too high. He supports saving up to $72,000. 109 <br />Administrator Karlson added that the quality work that Mr. Moonen offers the City is a big value here. 110 <br />Councilmember Stoesz remarked that this is a good case to raise the salary if not for the timing. 111 <br />Administrator Karlson remarked that the timing isn’t relevant since the current pandemic emergency 112 <br />situation will pass; the building official is charged with great responsibility to ensure building and other 113 <br />requirements are met. 114 <br />Mayor Rafferty said he has fully reviewed the situation and he’s heard the position of staff as to the 115 <br />importance of the position. He is very familiar with Mr. Moonen and he recognizes how difficult it is to 116 <br />do his job well. Further he has looked at other cities. The salary survey and its data are still 117 <br />outstanding. He cannot accept the $7,000 increase at this time but would consider something more in 118 <br />line with what he sees in other cities. He could support something in the range of 5.5% and he asked 119 <br />the council to consider that amount. 120 <br />Councilmember Cavegn said he could support Option A. He also noted that he has experience in hiring 121 <br />in his professional life and he wonders about the full story behind the resignation. In his experience, 122 <br />offering more money doesn’t often mean long term retention. 123 <br />Director Grochala added that salary has been an issue for a number of years. Mr. Moonen has found a 124 <br />better opportunity closer to home and probably with less responsibility. He did indicate that 125
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