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Human Resources Manager Reed Kone replied that Mr. Paquette had a lot on his plate and apparently could not handle all of the responsibilities the City required of him. Building Maintenance Supervisor Bray pointed out that if Anoka County signs a lease for space in the Municipal Center, they will have Saturday hours and this position would cover those hours and would be included in the 24 hours required for the position. Assistant City Administrator Nelson added the position was previously required to work Monday and Wednesday evenings and weekend flexible; going forward, the position will be required to work Saturdays during a set time. She stated this will ensure that the building is secure and somebody is present during the Saturday hours that Anoka County is operating the license center. Motion by Mayor Ramsey, seconded by Councilmember McGlone, to recommend that the City Council accept Steven Paquette's resignation and authorize staff to continue the fall 2008 recruitment process to fill the vacancy in the Building Maintenance Division. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Jeffrey, Mayor Ramsey, and Councilmember McGlone. Voting No: None. Absent: Councilmember Dehen. Councilmember McGlone requested when this item comes before the Council, that mention is made for the benefit of the public that there is a possibility the City will be leasing space in the Municipal Center to Anoka County for a licensing center. Case #2: Consider Approval of the 2009 Pay Equity Report Human Resources Manager Reed Kone explained that every three years, the City is required to submit a pay equity report pursuant to the Local Government Pay Equity Act and Minnesota Rules. She stated pay equity is a method of eliminating discrimination against women who are paid less than men for jobs requiring comparable levels of expertise and the compliance report includes four tests: the completeness and accuracy test, the statistical analysis test, the salary range test, and exceptional service pay test. She provided an overview of each of the tests and added the City is compliant with all of the tests. She further explained that predicted pay is the average pay of male classes at any given point value and is calculated by averaging the maximum monthly salaries for male classes in the City. She noted that although predicted pay is the State's standard for comparing how males and females are compensated, it is not necessarily the salary that should be paid at any particular point value. She stated as required by State law, upon approval of the Pay Equity Compliance Report by the City Council, staff will submit the report to the State; the State will then send a letter to the City in six to eight weeks indicating the City passed all of the tests. She added the pay equity report will be shared with the unions as required by State law. Motion by Chairperson Jeffrey, seconded by Mayor Ramsey, to recommend that the City Council approve the 2009 Pay Equity Compliance Report and direct staff to submit the report to the State of Minnesota by the January 31, 2009 deadline. Personnel Committee/January 27, 2009 Page 3 of 8