HomeMy WebLinkAbout#07 - Approve Step IncreaseSTAFF REPORT
DATE: February 20, 2018
CONSENT #7
AGENDA ITEM: Step Increase, Planning Director
SUBMITTED BY: Kristina Handt, City Administrator
BACKGROUND:
Per the city’s Compensation Policy, “A probationary employee may advance to the next pay step after
satisfactorily completing six months of employment which meets performance expectations, subject to
approval of the City Council… Determination of satisfactory performance must be recommended by the
immediate supervisor on forms prescribed by the City Administrator.”
Emily Becker was appointed Planning Director effective August 21, 2017. Her probationary period will
end February 21, 2018. On February 7th, a probationary performance review was completed, discussed by
the employee and City Administrator. The discussion included a review of performance as it relates to
the Planning Director essential functions and sets out goals for the next review period.
ISSUE BEFORE COUNCIL:
Should the Council approve a step increase for Director Becker?
PROPOSAL:
I am recommending Director Planning receive one step increase effective February 21, 2018. She was
hired at the grade minimum and would move to step 2 in the non-represented pay plan. Step two is a
biweekly pay rate of $3,092.80.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Employee wage adjustments consistent with the Compensation Policy and Pay Plan were included in the
2018 budget.
RECOMMENDATION:
If removed from the consent agenda:
“Motion to approve a step increase to $3,092.80 bi weekly for Director Becker effective February 21,
2018.”
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