HomeMy WebLinkAbout#05 - Step Increase Planning DirectorSTAFF REPORT
DATE: May 7, 2019
CONSENT
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.”
Ken Roberts was appointed Planning Director effective November 5, 2018. His probationary period will
end May 5, 2019. On May 2nd, 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 Roberts?
PROPOSAL:
I am recommending Director Planning receive one step increase effective May 5, 2019. He was hired at
the 6th step would move to step 7 in the non-represented pay plan. Step 7 is a biweekly pay rate of $3,690.40.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Employee wage adjustments consistent with the Compensation Policy and Pay Plan were included in the
2019 budget.
RECOMMENDATION:
If removed from the consent agenda:
“Motion to approve a step increase to $3,690.40 bi weekly for Director Roberts effective May 5, 2019.”
ATTACHMENTS:
• None