Resolution - #18-050 - 02/27/2018

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Councilmember Johns introduced the following resolution and moved for its adoption: RESOLUTION #18-050 RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE AN ADJUSTMENT TO THE STARTING HOURLY WAGE FOR TEMPORARY SEASONAL EMPLOYEES WORKING IN THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT WHEREAS, it has become more challenging to fill seasonal temporary positions due to competing wages in the community and increased pre-employment back grounding processes that have proven to be necessary; and WHEREAS, the current minimum wage for employees 18 years and older is $9.65 per hour; and WHEREAS, in order to fulfill the City’s recruiting needs, staff recommends the starting hourly wage be increased; and WHEREAS, there is no additional 2018 funding required. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RAMSEY, ANOKA COUNTY, STATE OF MINNESOTA, as follows: 1) Motion to adopt resolution #18-050 to do the following: a) Increase the starting hourly wage for temporary seasonal Parks, Streets, and Utilities employees to $11.00 per hour; effective immediately; and b) Continue the starting hourly wage for temporary seasonal Ice Rink Attendants at the minimum wage of $9.65 per hour; effective immediately; and c) Provide returning employees’ a wage increase of twenty-five cents per hour, effective immediately, for each additional season worked, capping the range at $12.00 per hour for temporary seasonal Parks, Streets, and Utilities employees and $10.65 for Rink Attendants The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember LeTourneau, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Mayor Strommen Councilmember Johns Councilmember LeTourneau Councilmember Kuzma Councilmember Riley Councilmember Shryock