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COUNCIL MINUTES DRAFT 4 compensation is a factor for him. Mr. Grochala suggested that he is hopeful and somewhat confident 126 that, if given the opportunity, he would remain. 127 Mayor Rafferty explained that he is looking for the opportunity to keep this employee in place. In that 128 light, he is offering an alternative. 129 Administrator Karlson noted that the benefit cost implication of a 5.5% raise would be about $800. 130 Councilmember Lyden asked for objectivity and to look at the additional cost of contracted services. 131 He asked if the council would support Option A at an amount of $6,000. 132 Mayor Rafferty concurred but he still sees some issues. 133 Community Development Director Grochala noted that he’d like to forward the comment that this will 134 still be a part of the forthcoming compensation study. Also if the offer isn’t accepted, the council should 135 act to bring in contracted services. 136 Councilmember Ruhland asked how long it would take for another employee to qualify for the position. 137 Director Grochala explained that the next senior official is working toward the goal but has some time 138 to go and does lack the many years of experience as well. 139 Councilmember Cavegn asked about a current or proposed review process with employees to see where 140 they’re at to avoid this in the future. Administrator Karlson remarked that he gets nervous when the 141 council gets heavily involved in personnel issues; he added that some positions are competitive. Mr. 142 Karlson also said that there can occasionally be a level of distrust by staff; to get a handle on those 143 matters, more council involvement could be discussed. 144 Finance Director Cotton remarked that it’s important going ahead to build a trust level between council 145 and staff. She recognizes that staff is aware in some areas of market salaries and also that a 146 compensation study is in the works. 147 Councilmember Lyden moved to approve Option A with a salary increase of $6,000 with benefits and 148 direction to proceed with contracted services if that becomes necessary. Councilmember Ruhland 149 seconded the motion. Motion carried: Yeas, Ruhland, Cavegn, Lyden, Rafferty; Nays, Stoesz 150 PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTMENT REPORT 151 There was no report from the Public Safety Department. 152 PUBLIC SERVICES DEPARTMENT REPORT 153 There was no report from the Public Services Department. 154 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT REPORT 155 6A) 617 Apollo Drive (Marketplace Retail B Building) - 156 Consider 1st Reading of Ordinance No. 03-20 Amending Marketplace Planned Development 157 Overlay (PDO) Design Guidelines Ordinance No. 03-05 158 Consider Resolution No. 20-26 Approving Site and Building Plan Modifications 159 City Planner Larsen reviewed a PowerPoint presentation outlining the following: 160 - Ordinance amendment to put in place a rooftop dining establishment; 161 - Location and history review; 162 - Building requirement s that are met; wiil be a substantial depature from current look; 163