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Council approves hire for yard-waste site; Laura Herrick placed on labor wage scale

5516805 · June 2, 2025

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Summary

The council approved hiring Laura Herrick as yard-waste site labor at step 1 of the wage scale ($14.41/hr); Herrick will staff Wednesdays and Saturdays and the position was advertised until filled.

The council approved staff’s recommendation to place Laura Herrick at step 1 of the yard-waste site labor wage scale at $14.41 per hour.

Cole told councilors the city received an application from Herrick after turnover at the yard-waste site; staff offered the position and she accepted pending council approval. Herrick will serve as the site supervisor on Wednesdays and Saturdays; staff said city staff can fill in if she is unavailable but the city prefers not to do that regularly.

Alderman Barge moved to hire Laura Herrick on the yard-waste site wage scale; Alderman Tufte seconded the motion and the council approved the placement.

Discussion vs. decision - Discussion: Staff described turnover and the hiring process (advertised until filled). - Direction: Staff to onboard Herrick and use city staff as backup where needed. - Formal action: Council approved the hire and placement on the wage scale.