HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019-07RESOLUTION NO. 2019 -07
A Resolution of the City Council for the City of Columbia Heights, Minnesota, approving 2019 through 2021
cost of living and fringe benefit adjustments for non -union supervisory and confidential /essential
employees, insurance benefit adjustments for City Council members, and wage adjustments for
seasonal /temporary recreation positions and paid on call firefighter positions
Whereas, the City of Columbia Heights adopted a Wage Compensation Program for Non - Unionized City
Employees effective January 1, 1980 (Resolution 80 -47), which indicated that on an annual basis changes will
be adopted in Group Salary Ranges; and
Whereas, the City of Columbia Heights adopted a Comparable Worth Implementation Plan effective January 1,
1988 (Resolution 88 -50), to assure comparable compensation for positions with comparable skills, effort,
responsibilities, and working conditions, and proportional compensation for positions where such factors are
different; and
Whereas, the City of Columbia Heights annually reviews the Employer's share for various insurance programs
and other benefits for its non - unionized supervisory and confidential /essential employees and City Council
members to compare what is provided to other employee groups in the City; and
Whereas, effective January 1, 2019 the State of Minnesota minimum wage increased from the current $9.65
per hour to $9.86 per hour; and
Whereas, due to the change in minimum wage and to better attract and retain qualified paid on call
firefighters the wage structures are proposed to be changed.
Now Therefore Be It Resolved, that the City of Columbia Heights hereby establishes cost of living adjustments
and fringe benefits adjustments to all non -union supervisory and confidential /essential salary ranges for
calendar years 2019 through 2021, as well as wage adjustments to certain seasonal /temporary recreation
positions and paid on call firefighter positions as shown in attached Exhibit A.
Passed this 14th day of January, 2019
Offered by: Williams
Seconded by: Buesgens
Roll Call: All Ayes
Donna Schmitt, Mayor
Attest:
Katie Bruno, City Clerk /Council Secretary
Resolution 2019 -07
RESOLUTION 2019 -07
NON -UNION EMPLOYEE WAGES AND FRINGE BENEFITS
EXHIBIT A
NON -UNION SUPERVISORY AND ESSENTIAL /CONFIDENTIAL EMPLOYEES:
Wages:
Cost of Living Adjustments for Non -Union Supervisory and Confidential /Essential Employees:
1/1/19: 2.5% Increase
7/1/19: 0.5% Increase
1/1/20: 3% Increase
1/1/21: 3% Increase
For non -union supervisory employees, increase employer matching contribution to deferred
compensation from $425 per year to $450 per year effective 1/1/19.
Holidays:
Allow Employees to select Good Friday or EID AI -Adha for one of their holidays. This selection must be
made by the first of each year.
Insurance:
2019: Increase Employer contribution to insurance from $865 to $895. No additional increase to family
contributions.
2020: Increase Employer contribution to insurance from $895 to $925. Additional $50 contribution to
those taking family health insurance.
2021: Increase employer contribution to insurance from $925 to $955. Additional $50 contribution to
those taking family health insurance.
2019 -2021: Increase employer contribution to HSA from $30 to $60 for employees taking a qualifying
HDHP.
CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS:
2019: Increase Employer contribution to insurance from $865 to $895. No additional increase to family
contributions.
2020: Increase Employer contribution to insurance from $895 to $925. Additional $50 contribution to
those taking family health insurance.
2021: Increase employer contribution to insurance from $925 to $955. Additional $50 contribution to
those taking family health insurance.
SEASONAL /TEMPORARY RECREATION POSITIONS:
Wage Adjustment of $0.21 per hour for the following Seasonal /Temporary Recreation Positions to
accommodate State increase to the Minimum Wage rate:
Summer Playground Assistant
After School Instructor
Trip Chaperone
Scorekeeper
PAID ON CALL FIREFIGHTER RATES:
Due to the increase in minimum wage rates and to better attract and retain qualified paid on call
firefighters the following changes shall be made:
LEVEL
Appointment to Paid -on -Call Division
r., Of-, nY ttaiRF eRt Of Ern r
lic-eRsey through attainment of all
required certifications and completion
of probation.
Completion ofene yea Probationary
Period
Fire Metes Apparatus Operator
Differential
Lieutenant Differential
STATION DUTY & DRILLS I FIRE CALLS
9.86 9.86
$ii.20 $14.39
15.00 15.00
$1.50 1 $1.50
$2.00 $2.00