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Board previews 4% pay proposal, Loggers retirement boost and wellness benefit options
Summary
Staff recommended a 4% salary adjustment for current employees, raising Loggers retirement to the 2% multiplier to aid recruitment and retention, and offered two wellness options: a $25 monthly stipend or a $300 annual reimbursement; estimated costs were presented for budget planning.
City staff presented a compensation package the board is considering for 2026 that includes a 4% across-the-board salary adjustment and an enhancement to the Loggers retirement multiplier from current levels to the L6 (2%) tier. "We are recommending... a 4% salary adjustment for current employees," staff presenter Gina said, and Rick detailed the budget impact: roughly $25,000 per 1% in salary for the general fund and about $98,000 for a 4% increase.
Staff also proposed a wellness option to support recruitment and retention: either a taxable $25-per-month stipend or a $300-a-year reimbursement that would require documentation. Board members asked about funding sources for the incremental Loggers cost and were told the public safety sales tax is expected to cover the enhancement once revenues begin to be remitted by retailers after October.
