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Motion by Councilmember Jeffrey, seconded by Councilmember McGlone to recommend that the City Council adopt the resolution approving the Authorization to Hire Paid -on -call Firefighters Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Dehen, Councilmember Jeffrey and Councilmember McGlone. Voting No: None. Absent: None Case 4.02 Authorization to Establish a Three Step Intern Wage Scale. The Committee discussed the case and Councilmember McGlone asked what circumstances justify giving raises earlier than the normal schedule. Ms. Lasher reported that in certain situations, such as the City's current situation with the Economic Development Coordinator's resignation, increased duties and responsibilities were placed on the current intern that were outside of her current assignment. Ms. Nelson reported that management would like flexibility and discretion with regard to wages to address unforeseen or unusual circumstances. Chairperson Dehen commented that with discretion comes a needed criteria for which to base an increase. Councilmember McGlone asked if the increased wages would be returned to the previous amount once the extra duties ceased. Ms. Nelson reported that in the past, interns working for the City would likely move on to other opportunities before that would happen. Councilmember McGlone inquired how often the City would hire the current intern for a regular position. Ms. Nelson reported that we have had a couple of interns end up being hired as regular employees, but most move on to other positions outside of the City. Councilmember McGlone asked how much the city would pay a temp agency. Ms. Lasher responded that the amount would likely be significantly more, but she could do some checking. Councilmember Jeffrey reported that his employer pays $15.00 per hour just for a receptionist to answer the phone, which is far less rigorous than the type of work that our interns do. All members agreed to the following: recommend that the City Council authorize a formal three step intern wage scale as follows with earlier wage increases being brought forward to the Personnel Committee for consideration and subsequent recommendation to the City Council. Starting wage After 1-year After 2-years $12.00 per hour $13.00 per hour $14.00 per hour Motion by Chairperson Dehen, seconded by Councilmember Jeffrey to recommend that the City Council adopt the resolution approving the Authorization to Establish a Three Step Intern Wage Scale with earlier wage increases being brought forward to Personnel Committee for consideration and subsequent recommendation to the City Council. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Dehen, Councilmember Jeffrey and Councilmember McGlone. Voting No: None. Absent: None Personnel Committee / July 13, 2010 Page 2 of 4