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Res 1989 -141 Entering an Employment Agreement with M. Thomas Lawell for the City Administrator's PositionCITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS Dakota County, Minnesota Resalution No. gg-141 A RESOLUTZON ENTERING AN EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT WITH M. THOMAS LAWELL FOR TIiE CTTY ADMTNISTRATOR'S PQSITIUN WHEREAS, the City Cauncil o� the City af Mendota Heights has conducted an axtensive recruitment search ta fill the City Administrator position; and WHEREAS, after said search the City Cauncil has unanimously decicied ta enter inta an employment agreement with M. Thomas Lawell for the position af City Administratar; and WHEREAS, M. Thomas Lawell desires ta accept the of�er of ' employment at the agreed upan term� described in the attached employment agreement. NOW TIiEREFORE BE IT RES�LVED by the City Council of the City of Mendota Height� that the Mayor is autharized to ex�cut� the attached emplayment agreement on behalf of the City Council and that M. Thomas Laweli be appainted to the posa.tion af City Administrator effective on January 2, 1990. . BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that in recagnition of the relacatian af the new City Administratar to Mendota Heights that the City Council au.thorize the payment of actual moving expenses not to exceed $2,OQ0. Adopted by the City Council of the City of Mendota Heights this 19th day of December, 1990. ATTEST: ' � '��9 -�'-�' K hleen M. Swanson City Clerk Cl2`Y Ct?UNCIL CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS By L�-�-� �, / ��.�':� Charle� E. Mertensotta, Mayor THIS AGREEMENT is made December, 1989, between hereinafter referred hereinafter referred to terms and conditions: EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT and entered into this 19th day of the CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA, to as CITY, and M. Thomas Lawell, as EMPLOYEE, pursuant to the following WHEREAS, the CITY wishes to employ M. Thomas Lawell as City Administrator of the City of Mendota Heights; and WHEREAS, M. Thomas Lawell wishes to City Administrator of the CITY; and WHEREAS, the CITY and EMPLOYEE compensation, benefits, requirements, and employment. accept employment as desire to provide procedures for that NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants herein contained, the parties agree as follows: 1. DUTIES - CITY agrees to employ M. Thomas Lawell as City Administrator, effective January 2, 1990 to perform all duties as specified by law and by Resolution No. 448 of the City of Mendota Heights. 2. COMPENSATION - The annual compensation of EMPLOYEE upon commencement of employment on January 2, 1990 shall be at the annual base rate of forty-nine thousand dollars ($49,000). 3. PERFORMANCE EVALUATION - The City Council shall review and evaluate the�performance of EMPLOYEE following his first six months employment with the CITY. Thereafter, the City Council shall review and evaluate EMPLOYEE'S performance each year during the month of November, and at such other times as deemed advisable by the Council, in accordance with specific criteria determined by the Council in consultation with EMPLOYEE. 4. TERMINATION - The CITY may unilaterally terminate employment of the EMPLOYEE by majority vote of the City Council. The CITY shall provide either a six (6) month prior notice of intent to terminate, or shall pay to EMPLOYEE a lump sum cash payment equal to three (3) month's salary. In the event the EMPLOYEE voluntarily terminates employment, he agrees to provide a one (1) month advanced notice. 5. DEFERRED COMPENSATION/RETIREMENT PLAN - As allowed by M.S.A. Section 353.025, the CITY shall execute all necessary documents to allow EMPOYEE the option for exclusion from coverage in the Minnesota Public Employee's Retirement Association (PERA), and to participate in the International City Management Association Retirement Corporation (ICMA-RC). Contributions by the CITY and EMPLOYEE to ICMA-RC shall be equivalent to those that are required for participants in PERA. 6. AUTOMOBILE ALLOWANCE - The CITY will pay to EMPLOYEE a monthly automobile allowance of one hundred seventy-five dollars ($175.00), for the unrestricted use of an automobile to be provided by the EMPLOYEE. Such automobile shall be used for all in-State transportation required and expected of the EMPLOYEE in conducting City business. Out-of-State travel will be reimbursed at the same per mile rate as is in effect for other employees of the CITY, and will be determined in distance from the Mendota Heights city offices. The amount of the car allowance may be reviewed annually at the same time as salary considerations. 7. INSURANCE COVERAGE (a) CITY shall maintain in force insurance protection, including comprehensive general liability and public officials liability, which is applicable to all acts of EMPLOYEE arising from employment as City Administrator of the CITY. (b) EMPLOYEE shall be entitled to participate in any group health and hospitalization, life, or any other type of insurance made available to non-organized employee's of the CITY, at the same level of benefit, cost, and CITY premium participation as is provided to other employees. 8. VACATION AND SICK LEAVE (a) In recoginition of the EMPLOYEE'S length of previous employment in positions preparatory to that of City Administrator, he shall be entitled to two (2) weeks paid vacation in 1990 and three (3) weeks paid vacation per year thereafter. (b) EMPLOYEE shall accrue and be entitled to use personal leave/sick leave per the terms of Section 11 of the Personnel Code, Resolution No. 85-107, as repealed and replaced by Resolution No. 86-104, except that should EMPLOYEE become ill during the first year of employment, he shall be granted an advance of up to twelve (12) days of personal leave/sick leave, to be charged against future accrual. 9. MEMBERSHIP DUES - The CITY agrees to budget and to pay the professional dues and subscriptions of EMPLOYEE necessary for his full participation in associations and organizations necessary and desirable for his continued professional growth and development. Specifically covered herein shall be EMPLOYEE'S dues to the International City Management Association, the Minnesota City Managment Association and the Metropolitan Area Management Association. All other payments for dues and subscriptions must be approved in advance by the City Council. 10. CONFERENCES, TRAINING, AND CONTINUING EDUCATION - CITY will annually consider the cost of registration, travel, and subsistence for attendance at national, State, and local meetings of the International City Managment Association, the Minnesota City Management Association, the Metropolitan Area Manager's Association, the League of Minnesota Cities and the Association of Metropolitan Municipalities. Payment for attendance at all other conferences, meetings, seminars and other such occasions must be approved in advance by the City Council. The EMPLOYEE shall be eligible for participation in the CITY'S Educational Incentive -Tuition Refund policy as included in Section 20 of the Personnel Code, Resolution No. 85-107. 11. GENERAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT - In addition to the benefits cited herein, CITY shall provide EMPLOYEE with any and all benefits that apply to other employees of the CITY. In the event of a conflict between the provisions of this employment agreement and the CITY'S Personnel Code, Resolution No. 85-107, or any other personnel regulation or policy of the CITY, the terms of this agreement shall prevail. 12. GENERAL PROVI5IONS - The text herein shall constitute the entire agreement between the parties hereto. This agreement was reviewed and considered by the City Council and approved by Resolution No. 89- by the City Council of the City of Mendota Heights, Minnesota, on December 19, 1989. EMPLOYEE , , ' � .�--_ ` _� _ i �Zr r����'`� Date ATTES.T : ..� /�/1 K thleen M. Swanson, City �,� / � /��9 Date � clerk CITY �� � ��� Charles E. Mertensotto, Mayor CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS Dakota County, Minnesota RESOLUTION NO. 89-140 RESOLUTION ADOPTING A SCHEDULE OF COMPENSATION FOR CERTAIN EMPLOYEES FOR 1990 AND ESTABLISHING CERTAIN OTHER BENEFITS WHEREAS, the City Council has adopted a grade-and-step pay system for certain full-time employees of the City; and WHEREAS, based upon recommendation of the City Administrator, Council has determined the appropriate placement of each City position on a Grade, and the incumbent employee on a Step; and WHEREAS, it is also necessary to set salaries for certain part- time employees, as well as fringe benefits for full-time employees. NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Mendota Heights, Minnesota, as follows: l. That the following schedule of salaries be implemented effective January 1, 1990, for full-time employees: Employee Position Salarv �. Maria Karels " Rebecca Pentel Nancy Bauer Carol Bakka Diane Ward Kimberlee Blaeser Shirley Shannon Guy Kullander Klayton Eckles Tom Knuth Richard Gill Paul Berg Kevin Batchelder Tom Olund Larrie Mack Donn Anderson Dorance Wicks Kathleen Swanson Dennis Delmont James Danielson M. Thomas Lawell Clerk/Receptionist Clerk/Receptionist Secretary Secretary Secretary Senior Secretary Accountant Engineering Technician Civil Engineer I Sr. Engineering Technician Code Enforcement Officer Code Enforcement Officer Administrative Assistant Public Works Superintendent Police Sergeant Police Sergeant Police Sergeant City Clerk Police Chief Public Works Director City Administrator $16,602 20,179 22,301 24,586 24,586 24,601 29,226 29,226 35,609 35,609 35,609 35,609 32,298 41,295 42,327 42,327 42,327 46,721 48,539 48,539 49,000 2. That the following schedule of salaries be implemented effective January 1, 1990 for part-time employees: Employee Position Salarv John Maczko Fire Chief $7,180 Bill Lerbs Assistant Fire Chief 4,150 Lambert Derks Custodian 6.75/hr. 3. That the following hourly rate of pay for volunteer firefighters be implemented effective January 1, 1990: 0 - 1 years ' $6.50 � 1 - 5 years 7.25 5 years and over 7.75 Captain ; 8.75 �`�� Detail duty rate 7.00 4. That the City's maximum contribution toward insurance premiums for full-time employees not covered by a labor contract shall be $225 per month for 1990. Adopted by the City Council of the City of Mendota Heights this 19th day of December, 1989. i, ATTEST: � I K- hleen M. Swanson City Clerk CITY COUNCIL CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS BY �� � /�f� Charles E. Mertensotto Mayor