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Councilmember Musgrove stated that she does not agree with applying the COLA to the position <br /> as these would most likely be entry-level workers. She stated that she would rather review the <br /> position in the future if additional increases are needed. <br /> Councilmember Kuzma stated that he would support the starting wage at $12 with the discretion <br /> for staff to increase to $13. <br /> Councilmember Musgrove stated that she would prefer to start at $13, with discretion for staff to <br /> increase. <br /> Mayor LeTourneau recognized that staff was being cautious in its ask for a higher starting rate <br /> and asked if the best opportunity to recognize the retention for the position would be at $12 per <br /> hour with discretion, or$13 per hour with discretion. <br /> Parks and Assistant Public Works Superintendent Riverblood replied that he believes the $13 per <br /> hour rate with discretion would result in a larger number of applicants and better retention. He <br /> stated that staff continues to monitor the budget throughout the season. He explained that if the <br /> budget runs tighter towards the end of the season, the City keeps on only the higher quality <br /> seasonal workers for the remainder of the time in order to receive the most amount of work for <br /> the cost. <br /> Administrative Services Director Lasher stated that the position was posted the previous week, <br /> noting that the posting states that the City will pay up to $12 per hour. She reported that 23 <br /> people viewed the position and only one applied. <br /> Mayor LeTourneau stated that he would support increasing to $13 per hour with discretion for <br /> staff on either side. <br /> Administrative Services Director Lasher asked if the discretion would increase to $14, which is <br /> currently the top level, or whether the levels would increase appropriately as well. <br /> Councilmember Specht stated that he would trust staff to make the adequate adjustments to the <br /> levels. <br /> Councilmember Musgrove stated that she would be comfortable with the position rate ranging <br /> from $13 to $15 and not applying COLA. <br /> Mayor LeTourneau confirmed the consensus of the Council to have a starting rate of $13 per <br /> hour with a cap at$15 per hour, and not tying the position to COLA increases. <br /> 2.03: Discussion Regarding Section 2-156 of the City Code—Boards and Commissions <br /> Administrative Services Director Lasher reviewed the staff report. <br /> Councilmember Kuzma commented that he has no interest in changing the language. <br /> City Council Work Session/March 16,2020 <br /> Page 3 of 12 <br />