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Council reviews salary scenarios, benefits and staffing gaps ahead of tentative budget
Summary
Staff presented 3% and 3.5% salary-increase scenarios and an increased city HSA match; council also discussed hiring a part‑time animal-control worker and a full-time open position within the finance/operations group.
Council reviewed proposed salary scenarios for the coming year, including 3% and 3.5% increases and the effect on benefits. Staff noted raising the city match for health savings accounts from $1,250 to $1,500 and presented payroll calculations to show the budgetary effect.
Members also discussed staffing issues: police overtime and headcount shortfalls, a proposed full‑time position (referenced by a council member), and the idea of hiring a part‑time animal‑control officer to restore proactive field work that has been curtailed by clerical demands. "Try to get a part-time animal control, proactive driving around like we had with Kelly," one speaker suggested.
