Council hears plan for pay-and-classification study retroactive increases; city staff proposes April 5 effective date and July 1 implementation

Human resources updated council on phase 2 of the pay-and-classification study: staff proposed making increases effective April 5 (start of a pay period) with implementation July 1 and retroactive pay included in regular biweekly payroll rather than a lump sum; staff said no budget amendment is needed.