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Kalona council approves library 2026-27 payroll matrix and raises for staff
Summary
The council approved the Kalona Public Library 2026-27 payroll matrix and specific salary adjustments for library and related staff, including annual rates and stipends for several named employees; the motion passed unanimously.
The Kalona City Council on June 15 approved the 2026-27 payroll matrix and specific pay adjustments for full-time and part-time library employees.
Approved changes recorded in the meeting minutes include: Ryan Schlabaugh at $113,391 per year plus an $80 monthly cellphone stipend and $200 monthly automobile stipend; Sarah Chmelar at $73,500 per year plus $60 per council meeting and a $60 monthly cellphone stipend; Heather Trimpe at $54,374 per year plus a $60 monthly cellphone stipend; Patrick Woodburn at $45,150 per year plus a $40 monthly cellphone stipend; and Kyle Martin at $41,600 per year plus a $40 monthly cellphone stipend. Part-time and other library staff wages were also approved: Olivia Kahler $58,393 per year; Samantha McGuire $47,075 per year; Wende Fugate $14.50 per hour; Angelina Kazakov $11.70 per hour; Amber Miller $11.25 per hour.
Council member Beran moved to approve the payroll matrix and wage adjustments; Council member G Schmidt seconded. The motion carried with all voting yes.
The council’s action places the new wages into effect the first payroll of July 2026. The city clerk will process the payroll adjustments as directed by the council.
