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Council-approved raises: two staff to receive 5% merit plus 2% COLA

Dell Rapids Library Board · November 13, 2025
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Summary

Director said the city approved a 5% merit increase for two full-time staff and a 2% cost-of-living adjustment, which together amount to a 7% increase; Kinsey's hours will move from 38 to 40 per approved job-description updates.

The Library Director informed the board that City Council approved a 5% merit increase for two full-time staff members, Kinsey and Cassie, and that a 2% cost-of-living adjustment will apply on top of that, producing a combined 7% increase.

She said the change was accounted for during the budget process and will be reflected in upcoming personnel memos; Kinsey's scheduled hours will move from 38 to 40 per approved job-description updates, which the city considers full-time under the personnel manual.

The director said this change had been reviewed and approved through the appropriate budget and personnel steps and will be brought to the council meeting that follows the board meeting for final administrative processing.