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4.01: Consider Resolution to Authorize Staff Position / Wage Modifications Due to Organizational Changes City Administrator Ulrich reviewed the staff report and recommendation as follows: • Change the Senior Planner position occupied by Tim Gladhill to Development Services Manager, effective July 1, 2012, at Step 2 of the wage scale. • Change the Human Resources Representative position occupied by Colleen Lasher to Human Resources Manager, effective July 1, 2012, at Step 1 of the wage scale. • Change the Senior Accountant position occupied by Denelle McAlpine to Assistant Finance Director, effective July 1, 2012, at Step 1 of the wage scale. • Change the Lieutenant position occupied by Jeff Katers to Captain, effective July 1, 2012, at Step 5 of the wage scale. • Change the Associate Planner/Environmental Coordinator's pay scale to that of Associate Planner at Step 6 of the wage scale. This position is occupied by Chris Anderson. Councilmember McGlone stated he likes the additional information provided showing the full time equivalent (FTE) reductions over the past three years equaling a $1.767 million reduction in salary and benefit costs. He stated it represents a very good management of personnel assets to save that amount of money while still getting the job done with remaining assets. Councilmember McGlone stated he has no issue with adding back $22,000 and thinks it will also speak to staff retention. Motion by Councilmember McGlone, seconded by Councilmember Strommen, to recommend that the City Council adopt a Resolution Authorizing Staff Position/Wage Modifications Due to Organizational Changes. Further discussion: Chairperson Tossey stated he does not support the motion because he had not been told that a promotion to Captain was part of the consideration. It had been his impression after the last Personnel Committee meeting that the recommendation would only relate to an increase in wages. Police Chief Way explained this issue came up several weeks ago and explained that Jeff Katers is already doing the duties and he was also looking at a future succession plan since having two competent Captains would be a benefit to the City. Police Chief Way indicated wages need to be considered because there is currently no space in the Lieutenant position since it was squeezed between the Captain's starting wage and Sergeant's salary. Chairperson Tossey asked how a succession plan would be considered and stated he had envisioned that the Council at that time would select the next Police Chief. Police Chief Way noted the City has a history to first look internally and if the Council at that time thinks they are good candidates that can be considered. Or, if that Council thinks there are issues in the Police Department that need to be addressed, it can consider an outside candidate to bring a new vision. City Administrator Ulrich advised that staff's recommendation can be accomplished by increasing the pay range without a title change to Captain. Human Resources Representative Lasher reviewed the Captain's wage scale and explained that if staff's recommendation is approved, the stipend would go away. She stated staff will look at the current salary, steps, and what makes sense in the pay scale to give a little bump, but not too much. In this case, she recommended Step 5 with the stipend being discontinued. Councilmember Strommen asked Chairperson Tossey if he had an issue with the action other than not knowing it would be part of Personnel Committee / July 10, 2012 Page 2 of 5