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Commission approves 10% interim city manager pay increase and begins city manager recruitment planning
Summary
The commission approved additional compensation for the interim city manager while acting in a higher capacity and later amended that approval to set the increase at 10% retroactive to the appointment date. Commissioners also directed staff to advertise a city manager recruitment, agreed on process parameters and timeline, and discussed involving department heads and community representatives in candidate review.
The commission approved Resolution 111‑2025 to provide additional compensation to the interim city manager for acting in a higher capacity while performing dual duties. Human Resources and the interim manager explained the city’s precedent for a 5%–10% additional payment; after discussion the commission amended the resolution to a 10% increase retroactive to the date of appointment.
Separately, commissioners discussed the process for recruiting a permanent city manager. Staff presented options including an internal‑only search or an external national recruitment and offered a draft timeline that would advertise starting Jan. 5 with a three‑week application window and subsequent interview rounds. Commissioners asked that department heads (police, fire, finance, HR) and community representatives be included on a screening/interview panel; staff agreed to bring final job description, salary range and committee composition to the next meeting for action so advertising could proceed.
Commissioners stressed the importance of succession planning, staff continuity and community engagement in the recruitment process.
