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RESOLUTION NO. 23-108
RESOLUTION AMENDING THE COMPENSATION PLAN FOR PAID ON-CALL FIRE PERSONNEL
WHEREAS, the City of Lino Lakes has integrated fire services into the Public Safety
Department; and
WHEREAS, the wages and compensation of paid on-call fire personnel are a vital
component of an effective recruitment and retention program; and
WHEREAS, the City of Lino Lakes values a professional and engaged workforce.
NOW,THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Lino Lakes that the
City hereby amends the compensation plan for paid on-call fire personnel, effective October
22, 2023:
Firefighter Per Hour Wage
Starting Wage $21.00
Upon completion of 5 years of service $22.50
Upon completion of 10 years of service $24.00
Upon completion of 15 years of service $25.50
Upon completion of 20 years of service $27.00
Fire Officers Monthly Stipend
Fire Lieutenant $225.00
District Chief $300.00
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that paid on-call fire personnel will be eligible for an annual
cost of living (COLA) adjustment approved as part of the compensation plan for non-union
employees.
Adopted by the Council of the City of Lino Lakes this 9th day of October, 2023.
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Ra ' . ferty, Mayor
ATTEST:
Jolleen Chaika, City Clerk
CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING STAFF
REPORT AGENDA ITEM 3A
STAFF ORIGINATOR: Meg Sawyer, Human Resources and Communications Manager
MEETING DATE: October 9, 2023
TOPIC: Compensation Plan for Paid On-Call Fire Personnel
VOTE REQUIRED: 3/5
INTRODUCTION
The City Council is being asked to consider Resolution No. 23-108, Amending the Compensation Plan
for Paid On-Call Fire Personnel.
BACKGROUND
In an effort to continue to recruit and retain Paid On-Call Fire personnel, staff recently conducted a
market study of the hourly rates of pay for Paid On-Call Fire personnel in the metro area and
throughout the state. The study found that on average, Paid On-Call Firefighters were paid a starting
wage of $16.04 per hour. The maximum hourly starting wage was $20.25 and the minimum hourly
starting wage was $10.59.
City Starting Wage Top Wage
Apple Valley $18.05 $18.05
Brainerd $18.79 $21.79
Centennial Fire $13.25 $13.25
Chaska* $16.75 $26.56
Columbia Heights* $10.59 $16.50
Elk River $15.62 $18.62
Faribault $15.26 $17.67
Forest Lake* $20.25 $23.25
Hastings * $16.92 $16.92
Hopkins* $17.15 $17.15
Hugo $15.90 $28.50
Lake Elmo $16.35 $18.68
Lino Lakes $15.00 $18.29
Minnetonka $15.51 $18.74
New Brighton* $17.60 $17.60
Plymouth $13.44 $16.48
Roseville $17.39 $17.39
St. Anthony $14.86 $14.86
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Average $16.04 $18.91
Max $20.25 $28.50
Min $10.59 $13.25
*Keystone Compensation Plan Peer Group City
At the October 2, 2023 Work Session, staff presented the results of the data obtained and
recommended an increase in the starting hourly rate of pay from the current$15 per hour to $17.50
per hour. Upon completion of every five years of service, Paid On-Call Firefighters would receive an
additional increase in their hourly rate of pay of $1.50. If approved, it was also recommended that
Paid On-Call Fire personnel be eligible for the annual Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) approved as
part of the Compensation Plan for non-union employees. Staff's recommendation presented at the
October 2, 2023 Work Session is summarized in the following table:
Option A
Starting Upon Upon Upon Upon
Wage Completion of 5 Completion of 10 Completion of 15 Completion of 20
Years of Service Years of Service Years of Service Years of Service
2023 $ 17.50 $ 19.00 $ 20.50 $ 22.00 $ 23.50
2024 $ 18.16 $ 19.71 $ 21.27 $ 22.83 $ 24.38
The recommended increase in the starting hourly wage is 9% over the researched average starting
hourly rate of pay. The 2024 budget impact of the staff recommendation is approximately $17,650
which is already accounted for within the proposed contingency budget.
After much discussion,the Council directed staff to prepare alternatives to the staff recommendation,
including an option with a starting wage of$19 per hour, in which upon completion of every five years
of service, POC personnel would receive an additional increase in their hourly rate of pay of $1 per
hour, and an option with a starting wage of $21 per hour, in which upon completion of every five
years of service, POC personnel would receive an additional increase in their hourly rate of pay of
$1.50 per hour. Both options are summarized below:
Option B
Starting Upon Upon Upon Upon
Wage Completion of 5 Completion of 10 Completion of 15 Completion of 20
Years of Service Years of Service Years of Service Years of Service
2023 $ 19.00 $ 20.00 $ 21.00 $ 22.00 $ 23.00
2024 $ 19.71 $ 20.75 $ 21.79 $ 22.83 $ 23.86
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Option C
Starting Upon Upon Upon Upon
Wage Completion of 5 Completion of 10 Completion of 15 Completion of 20
Years of Service Years of Service Years of Service Years of Service
2023 $ 21.00 $ 22.50 $ 24.00 $ 25.50 $ 27.00
2024 $ 21.79 $ 23.34 $ 24.90 $ 26.46 $ 28.01
Finally, staff has prepared a fourth option for consideration that attempts to capture the discussion
of the Council in one comprehensive plan:
Option D
Starting Upon Upon Upon
Wage Completion of 5 Completion of 10 Completion of 15
Years of Service Years of Service Years of Service
2023 $ 19.00 $ 21.00 $ 23.00 $ 25.00
2024 $ 19.71 $ 21.79 $ 23.86 $ 25.94
RECOMMENDATION
Staff is recommending consideration of Resolution No. 23-108, Amending the Compensation Plan
for Paid On-Call Fire Personnel.
ATTACHMENTS
October 2, 2023 Work Session Staff Report-Agenda Item 7
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