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File #: 2021-075    Version: 1 Name:
Type: New Business Status: Passed
File created: 1/13/2021 In control: City Council
On agenda: 2/22/2021 Final action: 2/22/2021
Title: City Manager's Annual Review
Attachments: 1. R Blackburn Employment Agreement, 2. Signed Russ Blackburn - Self-Assessment - November 2019 to November 2020, 3. City Manager Salary Survey January 2021
Placement: New Business
Action Requested: Motion / Vote
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City Manager's Annual Review
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Submitted By: Kristina Ciuperger, Special Assistant to the City Manager

Strategic Plan Link: The City's Goal of a high-performing city government organization.

Executive Summary (General Business): Mr. Blackburn was hired as City Manager on November 21, 2016 and per his employment agreement, it states he will receive a performance evaluation on his anniversary date. According to this agreement, Council may provide Mr. Blackburn with a written performance evaluation, it does not state it is required.

Presentation Information: NA

Staff Recommendation: Move that the Council discuss the City Manager's performance and consider an increase in pay.

Alternate Recommendations:
1. Move that the Council modifies the compensation package for the City Manager effective October 1, 2020.
2. Move that the Council provide staff direction.

Background: Section 10A of Mr. Blackburn's employment agreement states he will receive a pay increase on his anniversary date of up to 5%, but no less than the amount provided to the non-union employees this year (3%). For your perusal included with this memo is the recent salary survey conducted on comparable city manager salaries. It is important to note the PSL City Manager salary in comparison to others and that the position is not included on the City's pay plan, so there is no minimum or maximum rate established for this position.

Issues/Analysis: N/A

Financial Information: The City Manager's annual salary is currently $211,292.90; in addition he receives a car allowance of $563.93 per month; the City Manager was provided a 3% salary increase and 2 week bonus of personal days at his last review.

Special Consideration: NA

Location of Project: NA

Attachments:
1. Employment Agreement
2. City Manager's Self- Evaluation
3. City Manager Compensation Survey


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