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City Council Meeting Minutes June 21, 2022 Page 6 of 9 DISCUSSION/DIRECTION/ACTION — PAY EQUITY AND COMPENSATION MARKET ANALYSIS FOLLOW UP Human Resources Director Henger noted this is a continuation of the discussion on April 18th. She noted the plan to bring all staff to the minimum level in their pay ranges, the increase in retirement contributions, and the addition of two paid holidays as was discussed then. She reviewed the results of the analysis. The Compensation Market Analysis looks externally at pay and compares the City to other entities. The results are incorporated into the pay structure the City uses going forward. In order to make the City more competitive with surrounding entities the report recommends increasing retirement contributions. The market analysis also recommends adding President's Day and Juneteenth as holidays beginning in 2023. The additional position requests are for the EDI Program Manager, Building Inspector, Plans Examiner and Permit Technician. The last three positions costs would be offset by building permit fees. She reviewed the fiscal impacts for these adjustments. Public Comments Quinn Aaronson, a lifeguard at the Recreation Center spoke on behalf of all lifeguards telling Council that long-term lifeguards are being paid less than new hires. Some have been with the City over 5 years are making $12.00 per hour while a new hire can make between $14 and $15 per hour. Every lifeguard still working at the pool is doing so because of this community. Lafayette is currently paying $16.25 an hour. He asked Council to approve the pay equity and compensate those for the amount of time they have been with the City. Mayor Stozlmann noted new funding coming from the Governor's office regarding for lifeguards across the state. Councilmember Leh asked who the EDI Manager will report to. Acting City Manager Davis responded that the position will report to the City Manager. Councilmember Brown stated he appreciates the commitment to EDI work and efforts to make sure Louisville is competitive in the job market. Mayor Stolzmann stated there is support for the four recommendations in the packet. There may be some interest in following up memo on the Governor's funding for aquatics and if we can apply for the funding. MOTION: Mayor Stolzmann moved to approve the staff recommendations; seconded by Councilmember Dickinson.