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City Council Meeting Minutes April 18, 2022 Page 4 of 8 internal equity and career progression were considered when placing positions on a pay structure. The initial financial impact to bring all positions to range minimum is $280,679 — full time $80,599 — part time $52,088 (based on the hours worked) and $147,992 for sworn police. Mayor Pro Tern Maloney asked about the gender equity pay and if the 17 incumbents below the range were female. Ms. Graves responded that she didn't believe that was the case, but she would have to go back in and look at the data. Mayor Pro Tem Maloney asked if the Police/Sworn category included benefits and he was told that it was based on pay only. Councilmember Most the impacts to HR staff, management staff and IT of operating in a more complicated system than when is used today. City Manager Durbin stated the implementation may take some work but after it is implemented the process will be easier. Ms. Graves agreed that it simplifies the process. City Manager Durbin added that there are current challenges with recruitment and retention of staff, especially in law enforcement and public works. This change will be an asset for the City moving forward. Councilmember Brown asked how this compares to other municipalities. Ms. Graves stated this process is best practice. Councilmember Dickinson asked if this gives the City more, less, or the same ability to pay based on performance. Ms. Graves responded this will enhance the ability to do that as ranges are wider and gives more room for people to move in their pay range. Ms. Graves continued with the presentation, stating that overall the city is competitive for compensation. She does not recommend changes to the health plans offered by the city. Minor changes are recommended for paid time off, such as separating holidays from paid leave bank. The retirement contribution is low for government and very low for police. She recommended an increase to 6.5% for general staff and to 10% for police. Human Resources Director Henger presented a quick overview of activities that HR has undertaken recently such as: a COVID-19 vaccination incentive; market adjustments across all eligible positions (2022) and additional immediate market adjustments for certain positions; hiring sign -on bonuses for specific positions; pay equity adjustments; Marshall Fire employee appreciation program; the PLB sell -back program; and two additional paid holidays coming in 2023. City Manager Durbin relayed that he is currently working on adding four new positions: an Equity Officer; a Risk Management Coordinator, a Building Inspector, and a Building Plan Reviewer. Implementation of all four positions will require a budget amendment. Public Comment — none