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Council advances revised classification and pay plan after debate over timing and KPAC staffing
Summary
Bill 11072, a revised City of Kirkwood classification and pay plan, passed first reading on March 20 after council debate. A motion to continue the item failed and council members questioned the process, staffing transitions and short notice; staff said earlier approval was needed to avoid operational gaps and would save approximately $21,000.
The Kirkwood City Council advanced a revised classification and pay plan (Bill 11072) to second reading after a contentious first-reading debate on March 20.
Council member Jackson moved to continue the ordinance to the April 3 meeting; the motion required a majority of those present but ultimately failed. Chief Administrative Officer Russ Hawes and staff urged the council to act promptly, saying delaying adoption would create an…
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