11-13-2023 Council Meeting Minutes

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Councilmember Cavegn inquired what this change will solve and added that he does not see a qualification for standard of pay for this position. He added that by passing this compensation amendment, the City will create a situation where other positions will request a similar review. Councilmember Cavegn proposed alternative motions: 1) Complete a wage study for all positions; 2) Complete a study of the fire department with the public safety aid funds. Mayor Rafferty inquired if Councilmember Stoesz wished to amend his motion; Councilmember Stoesz did not wish to amend his motion. Councilmember Ruhland inquired what changed on the job description to cause the change in grade? Manager Sawyer advised that there were not major changes to the core requirements for the position, only small tweaks were made. Councilmember Ruhland then suggested that the City contacts the consultant who completed the 2018 report related to the fire department and inquire if a discount could be given if the 2108 report was updated rather than completely redone. Councilmember Lyden stated that the focus cannot remain just on pay as the issue is greater than just that. He stated he provided a written statement to Council in August and asked that his statement again be included in the minutes as it still provides his views on this matter. He advised he supports Councilmember Cavegn's suggestions and position on this topic. The written statement of Councilmember Lyden is attached hereto for inclusion in the record. Councilmember Cavegn then suggested that consideration of this item be pushed out until after a study is conducted. He added that if a study shows support for this change, he would vote for it. RESULT: CARRIED [3-2] MOVER: Stoesz SECONDER: Ruhland AYES: Ruhland, Stoesz, Rafferty NAYS Lyden, Cavegn 4. PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTMENT No report. 5. PUBLIC SERVICES DEPARTMENT No report.