Council approves pay and severance changes for city manager

Aug 17, 2026

The council directed staff to amend the city manager's employment agreement to include a 2.5% cost‑of‑living raise, a 2.4% merit increase, a severance provision equal to 18 months of city benefit premiums and a $30,000 performance incentive.

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The council unanimously approved a motion directing the city attorney to prepare an amendment to the employment agreement with City Manager Lori Curtis Luther that would add a 2.5% base salary cost‑of‑living increase and a 2.4% merit base increase. The amendment also authorizes a severance provision equal to 18 months of the city's portion of benefit premiums (including COBRA) and a $30,000 performance incentive to be distributed as a lump sum or other compensation upon approval.

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