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WS – Item 1 WORK SESSION STAFF REPORT Work Session Item 1 Date: July 10, 2023 To: City Council From: Meg Sawyer, Human Resources and Communications Manager Re: Retention Pay Increases for Part-Time Employees at the Rookery Background In April 2022, the City Council approved Resolution No. 22-45, Establishing the Compensation Plan for Part-Time Rookery Activity Center Personnel. The compensation plan was established based on a review of hourly rates included in the Recreation and Aquatic Center Feasibility Study prepared by ISG, as well as the hourly rates of pay for comparable positions in the metro area. Hourly wage ranges were established to help ensure a successful recruitment effort. The approved positions and wage ranges are as follows: Position Title Range Min Range Max Aquatic Fitness Instructor $21.00 $25.00 Aquatics Lead $16.00 $20.00 Child Watch Attendant $13.00 $15.00 Custodial Maintenance Worker $20.00 $25.00 Guest Services Representative $13.00 $15.00 Lifeguard $13.00 $17.00 Manager on Duty $16.00 $20.00 Recreation Attendant $10.50 $15.00 Swim Instructor $14.00 $20.00 The Rookery Activity Center officially opened in May of 2022 and over time has employed over 160 employees. The City of Lino Lakes has 25 part-time employees who have completed over one year of service at the Rookery. In order to retain current employees, and recruit future employees, staff is proposing retention pay increases for Rookery permanent part-time staff who have completed one year of service. With high turn-over rates and a tough market for hiring part-time employees, this program should assist with the retention of current employees and the recruitment of future employees at the Rookery. The program will better position the City in its effort to compete with other local community centers, the YMCA, Foss Swim School, and other local establishments.