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• AGENDA ITEM 4B STAFF ORIGINATOR: Linda Waite Smith, City Administrator MEETING DATE: January 8, 2001 TOPIC: Consider Temporary Salary Increase for Receptionist VOTE REQUIRED: 3/5 BACKGROUND: During preparation of the 2001 operating budget, a request for an administrative assistant for the Administration Department could not be accommodated. As a substitute, the City Council provided funds that could be used to pay for additional administrative duties to be assumed by the Receptionist, Lisa Hogstad. Per the AFSCME labor contract, employees who are required to perform higher level duties on a temporary basis are paid 10% additional compensation. The alternative to a temporary adjustment in duties and compensation is to change the job description for the Receptionist. This is not recommended. Ms. Hogstad's background as a legal secretary qualifies her to assist with administrative duties related to personnel. That type of background cannot be expected of future incumbents and should not be required for a receptionist position. If an administrative assistant is included in the 2002 budget, the receptionist duties will revert to the current job description and the regular salary schedule. OPTIONS: 1. Approve temporary 10% salary increase for Lisa Hogstad while she assumes additional administrative duties for the Administration Department. 2. Decline to approve temporary salary increase for Lisa Hogstad while she assumes additional administrative duties for the Administration Department. 3. Return to staff for further review and/or action. RECOMMENDATION: 1. Option #1: Approve 10% salary increase for Lisa Hogstad while she assumes additional administrative duties for Administration Department.