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Seminole council approves permanent 4x10 schedule for public works
Summary
After staff said other cities reported productivity gains, the Seminole City Council voted to make a four 10-hour day schedule permanent for public works employees and approved staffing/on-call arrangements.
The Seminole City Council approved a permanent change to the public works employees’ schedule, moving from five 8-hour days to four 10-hour days, after a city staff member described productivity benefits reported by other municipalities and explained how the schedule would reduce repeated equipment mobilization.
A city staff presenter said the change was common among peer municipalities and that the proposed schedule would keep crews on site longer each day, reduce repeated loading/unloading of equipment, and maintain on-call coverage for weekends and peak needs. The presenter added that staff had discussed staggering start times in some departments to ensure coverage at critical times.
A motion to approve was made, seconded and carried by roll call. Recorded yes votes included Trace Connor, Larry Church, Scott Rossman, Chris Hansen (recorded later in the roll call), Jolene Doucette and John Kramer.
Council members who spoke during board remarks praised public works staff and noted the expected benefits of the schedule for operational efficiency. The council’s approval makes the 4x10 schedule a permanent policy until further council action.
What’s next: Public works and human resources will finalize implementation details, scheduling patterns and on-call rosters under the direction of city administration.
