HomeMy WebLinkAbout#04 - City Planner Step IncreaseSTAFF REPORT
DATE: October 4, 2022 CONSENT
AGENDA ITEM: Step Increase, City Planner
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.” Ben Hetzel was hired as city planner effective April 4, 2022. His probationary period will end October 4, 2022. A probationary performance review was completed, discussed by the employee and his supervisor and reviewed by the city administrator. The discussion included a review of performance as it relates to the city planner essential functions and sets out goals for the next review period. ISSUE BEFORE COUNCIL: Should the Council approve a step increase for Hetzel? PROPOSAL: I am recommending Hetzel receive one step increase effective October 4, 2022. He was hired at step 3 and would move to step 4 in the non-represented pay plan. Step 4 is an hourly rate of $33.07.
FISCAL IMPACT: Employee wage adjustments consistent with the Compensation Policy and Pay Plan were included in the 2022 budget. RECOMMENDATION: If removed from the consent agenda:
“Motion to approve a step increase to $33.07/hour for Ben Hetzel effective October 4, 2022.” ATTACHMENTS:
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