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Votes at a glance: Council adopts retirement incentive; minutes approved; McDonald’s assessment settlement presented
Summary
At its April 24 meeting the Auburn City Council approved meeting minutes and adopted a one-time retirement incentive program. The council considered a proposed settlement in a tax-assessment lawsuit filed by McDonald’s Real Estate Company; the transcript does not record the final vote on that settlement.
The Auburn City Council took several formal actions on April 24, including approving meeting minutes and adopting a one-time retirement incentive for eligible city employees.
Minutes approval
Council approved the April 10, 2025 meeting minutes on a roll call vote. Councilor Clerco moved and Councilor Kent seconded the motion; the roll call recorded affirmative votes.
Retirement incentive adopted
Council adopted Council Resolution 46 of 2025, establishing two time-limited options for a one-time retirement incentive for eligible employees. The first option provides a lump-sum payment of $12,500 or a $17,500 credit toward the retiree portion of health insurance for employees who notify the city by May 17 and retire by June 30; the second option offers a $10,000 lump sum or $12,500 credit for employees who notify by July 18 and retire by Aug. 31. City Manager Jeff Dyger said the measure is intended to create personnel-related savings by enabling turnover at lower replacement costs.
The roll-call vote on Resolution 46 recorded the following votes: Councilor Kent — yes; Councilor Overstreet Wilson — yes; Councilor Cuddy — yes; Councilor Clerco — aye; Mayor James Genentino — aye. The clerk announced the motion carried.
McDonald’s assessment settlement
Council introduced Council Resolution 45 of 2025, authorizing a settlement of property tax assessment proceedings brought by McDonald's Real Estate Company related to parcels on Grand (Grama) Avenue and Genesee Street. Corporation Counsel Nathan Garland described the settlement as reasonable and noted the assessor’s office reviewed the terms. The transcript records the sponsor and discussion of the settlement but does not record a complete roll-call vote or final outcome; the vote outcome is therefore not specified in the council transcript.
