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HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 06.q Date: Item No. Resolution Granting Temporary Pay Increase for Part-time Liquor Positions Proposed Action Staff recommends adoption of the following motion: Move to approve resolution granting temporary pay increase for part-time liquor positions. Overview It is the City’s goal to attract and hire well qualified employees, including part-time employees for the Liquor Department. During the state of emergency due to COVID-19, Lakeville Liquors is classified essential and part-time staff are scheduled to work to continue operations. Staff is recommending a temporary $2.00 pay increase for part-time liquor positions effective March 23, 2020 through April 30, 2020. Employee would not receive the temporary wage increase if they are on a COVID-19 leave status. The Personnel Committee supports the proposed temporary pay increase for part-time lead sales and part-time sales associate positions. Primary Issues to Consider • The Liquor Stores remain open during the COVID-19 pandemic. Temporarily increasing wages for part-time staff will reduce turnover during this pandemic. Supporting Information • Resolution granting temporary increase • Resolution 17-137 Financial Impact: $ Budgeted: Y☐ N☒ Source: Related Documents: (CIP, ERP, etc.): Envision Lakeville Community Values: Good Value for Public Services Report Completed by: Tammy Schutta, Human Resources Manager April 6, 2020 $5300.00 Enterprise Liquor Fund CITY OF LAKEVILLE RESOLUTION NO. ____ RESOLUTION GRANTING TEMPORARY PAY INCREASE DUE TO COVID-19 PANDEMIC FOR PART-TIME LIQUOR POSITIONS WHEREAS, the City Council has adopted pay plans from time to time to provide for the compensation of employees in various positions; and WHEREAS, during the state of emergency due to COVID-19, Lakeville Liquors is classified essential and part-time staff are schedule to work to continue operations; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the following be granted effective March 23, 2020: 1. Part-time lead sales associates and part-time sales associates receive a temporary pay increase of $2.00 per hour of the wage established in Resolution No. 17-137 for their applicable position and step. 2. No employee shall receive the temporary wage increase if on a COVID-19 leave status. 3. This resolution will remain in effect until April 30, 2020. APPROVED by the Lakeville City Council this 6th day of April 2020. ______________________________ Douglas P. Anderson, Mayor _________________________________ Charlene Friedges, City Clerk