HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011-129 Council ResolutionCouncil Member Roeser
adoption:
introduced the following resolution and moved its
CITY OF LINO LAKES
RESOLUTION NO. 2011-129
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A LUMP SUM
PAYMENT FOR EMPLOYEES
WHEREAS, the City Council recognizes the diligent efforts that employees have
made in order to provide excellent service to the residents of Lino Lakes notwithstanding
staff reductions the last three years; and
WHEREAS, City employees did not receive a wage increase in 2011; and
WHEREAS, the City Council wishes to provide year -end monetary compensation of
$200 for active full -time employees and a prorata payment for part -time employees who
have been employed with the City as of July 1, 2011; and
WHEREAS, under Minnesota Statutes, Sections 412.11 and 145.46, the Council may
fix the compensation of all City employees and expend funds as necessary to support an
employee recognition program; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that this lump sum payment meets the
criteria of "public purpose expenditure" according to the guidelines established by the
courts; and
WHEREAS, the lump sum payment will be considered wages for tax withholding
purposes, employees may elect to have the payment deposited directly into a health savings
account (HSA) or deferred compensation account; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Lino
Lakes hereby authorizes a lump sum payment of $200 as additional compensation for
active full -time employees and a prorata payment for part -time employees who have been
employed with the City as of July 1, 2011, to achieve the Council's objective of recognizing
employees for their efforts to continue to provide excellent service and reduce costs.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Lino Lakes, Mi
December, 2011.
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The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Council MemberRaf f erty
• and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof:
Gallup, Rafferty, Roeser, O'Donnell, Reinert
The following voted against same:
none
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AGENDA ITEM 3D
STAFF ORIGINATOR: Jeff Karlson, City Administrator
MEETING DATE: December 12, 2011
TOPIC: Year -End Lump Sum Payment
VOTE REQUIRED: 3/5
INTRODUCTION
The Council is being asked to consider approving a resolution authorizing a year -end lump sum
payment for employees.
BACKGROUND
The City Council discussed the idea of providing a lump sum payment to recognize employees
for their diligent efforts to provide excellent service to Lino Lakes' residents in spite of staff
reductions the past three years. The lump sum payment would be considered wages for tax
withholding purposes. Employees could be given the option of having the payment deposited
directly into a health savings account (HSA) or deferred compensation account.
Under Minnesota Statutes, Sections 412.111 and 15.46, the Council may fix the compensation
of all City employees and expend funds as necessary to support an employee recognition
program.
The total cost of providing this additional compensation at $200 for full -time employees and a
prorata payment for part-time employees is $13,000.
RECOMMENDATION
Approve Resolution No. 2011 -129, authorizing a lump sum payment for employees.