08-10195rRESOLUTION NO. 10195
RESOLUTION SUSPENDING IMPLEMENTATION OF
RESOLUTION NO. 10184, RELATING TO THE 2009 MANAGEMENT
SALARY COMPENSATION PLAN
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Richfield adopted Resolution No. 10184
on December 9, 2008, establishing the 2009 Management Compensation Plan, to be
effective as of January 1, 2009; and
WHEREAS, the State of Minnesota has projected a deficit of $426 million for the
remainder of the 2008-2009 biennium; and
WHEREAS, Governor Tim Pawlenty has announced that state aids to cities are
being considered for unallotment as a measure to balance the state's budget, which could
include the loss of all or a significant portion of state aid payment that the City had
expected to receive in December 2008;. and
WHEREAS, the City had expected to receive a state aid payment of $1,087,000 in
December; and
WHEREAS, the current financial situation of the state and the City require that the
City staff and Council study and analyze available options before implementing pay plan
increases.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council hereby suspends the
implementation of Resolution No. 10184, pending further review and analysis of the City's
financial situation, and while the resolution remains in suspense, Management employees
shall continue to be paid according to the 2008 Management Compensation Plan
approved by the City Council on December 11, 2007.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Council reserves the right to rescind
Resolution No. 10184 in its entirety or to modify Resolution No. 10184 by implementing
revisions to the 2009 Management Compensation Plan.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Council announces its present intent
that, at such time as the appropriate compensation levels are determined for the 2009
Management Compensation Plan,. the salary rates as provided under that plan shall be put
into effect, retroactively, if necessary, as of January 1, 2009; provided, that the City
Council also reserves the right to implement changes prospectively only, if the Council
deems prospective implementation to be in the best interests of the City.
Passed by the City Council of the City of Richfield, Minnesota this 30th day of
December 2008.
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Debbie Goettel Mayor
ATTEST:
Nancy Gib ity Clerk