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Council approves compensation committee recommendation on council pay; second public hearing required
Summary
Following the compensation committee's recommendation, the council approved an ordinance revising mayor and councilbase pay (mayor $1,800/month; councilmembers $1,500/month) by consolidating the $500 monthly stipend into base pay; the charter requires a second public hearing before final adoption.
City attorney Amy Alcorn presented the council compensation committee’s recommendation to consolidate the $500 monthly stipend into base salary. The committee proposed a mayoral salary of $1,800 per month and $1,500 per month for each councilmember; the changes would take effect Oct. 1 if included in the budget.
The city charter requires two public hearings on changes to council compensation. The council opened the public hearing for item 23, received no speakers, and closed it. Although the council voted to approve the ordinance on this meeting’s consideration (motion carried 7‑0), the attorney noted the second required public hearing must occur before the change becomes final.
Why it matters: adjusting compensation affects council pay scales and will be reflected in the upcoming budget cycle; the record shows the council intends to follow the charter’s public‑hearing requirement before finalizing the adjustment.
