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BACKGROUND MEMO FOR THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING ON DECEMBER 4, 2017 D.1 November 16, 2017 Legislative Reception D.2 November 20, 2017 City Council Meeting Staff recommends Council approve the above minutes as presented. G. 1 Approval of Claims City staff recommends Council approve the Claims Roster as presented. G.2 Approve Resolution Approving 2018 Salary and Reimbursement Levels During the 2018 budget process, the City Council indicated its agreement with the staff's recommendation to increase the city's salary matrix by 2.0% and to grant step increases to those employees who have not yet reached their pay grade maximums. Four (4) of the city's 23 full-time employees will receive step increases. A pay differential of $120/pay period has been added to the Mechanic's position for the use of personal tools in the performance of his duties. The Utility Billing Clerk has been moved from Pay Grade 4, Maximum, to Pay Grade 5, Step 4. Additionally, staff has included a $0.50 per hour increase for firefighters who have completed five but less than 10 years of service. These adjustments will also allow the City to remain in compliance with Pay Equity Statutes. Staff recommends that the City Council approve the resolution setting 2018 salaries for City Employees and establishing employee reimbursement levels. G.3 Approve Promotion of Probationary Firefighters Andy Luchsinger, Jason Palmquist, and Matt Drew to Firefighter Status Andy Luchsinger, Jason Palmquist, and Matt Drew have completed their probation period with the Hugo Fire Department. Fire Chief Kevin Colvard recommends Council approve their promotion to firefighter status. GA Approve Hiring Baily Lund as a Probationary Firefighter Baily Lund has met the necessary requirements to be hired as a probationary firefighter on the Hugo Fire Department. Fire Chief Kevin Colvard recommends Council approve the hiring of Baily Lund as a probationary firefighter. G.5 Approve Retirement of Assistant Fire Chief Jim Fordham from the Hugo Fire Department After ten years of service on the Hugo Fire Department, Assistant Chief Jim Fordham has submitted his notice of retirement. Fire Chief Kevin Colvard recommends Council accept the retirement of Jim Fordham effective December 31, 2017.