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Council approves merit increases, schedules clerk pay discussion; OKs ISU comp-plan contract up to $7,000
Summary
Council approved a 2% merit increase for appointed employees, directed staff to add a proposed hourly increase for the city clerk to the next agenda, and approved a resolution to contract with Iowa State University for comprehensive-plan work with a budget up to $7,000.
The council approved Resolution 20264 to amend fiscal 2026 employee salaries with 2% merit increases for appointed staff after completed evaluations. Members discussed separately a proposed pay-rate adjustment for the city clerk and directed staff to place that request on the next meeting agenda for formal consideration.
Separately, the council approved a resolution to enter a project agreement with Iowa State University for comprehensive-plan assistance and allocated up to $7,000 for the work. Planning & Zoning will serve as the primary point of contact and will participate in project activities and deliverables.
Votes and next steps: The merit-increase resolution passed; council instructed staff to add a clerk-pay-rate proposal to a future agenda for formal vote. The ISU agreement was approved and staff will coordinate with P&Z on deliverables and schedule.
