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Commission approves seasonal hires, new introductory period and advances Commission pay increase process
Summary
The commission approved hiring two seasonal Public Works employees, adopted a one-year introductory period policy for new hires, and approved moving forward with Commission pay increases (first reading set for May 4, 2026).
The commission approved three personnel-related measures. Commissioner Chris Fenstermaker moved to hire Jaxon Reese and James Volmer for seasonal Public Works Department positions; Commissioner Greg Nordsven seconded and the motion passed unanimously. The motion "to approve hiring Jaxon Reese and James Volmer for the seasonal Public Works Department positions" appears verbatim in the minutes.
Commissioner Fenstermaker also moved to implement a one-year introductory period in policy for new hires, a motion seconded by Commissioner Fair and adopted unanimously. Separately, the commission voted to advance Commission pay increases; that item is governed by city ordinance and a first reading on the pay increases was scheduled for the May 4, 2026 regular meeting. The minutes do not provide salary figures or the terms of the introductory period; staff are expected to present details at a future meeting.
