I think in order to be fair, it should be pointed out that it is not accurate to say that anyone is getting a $30K raise based on the information given. The information presented is not a raise, but rather appears to be a change in Grade which gives a change in salary range. Government employees are given Grade levels (e.g. Grade 10) which indicates their level of authority and responsibility, salary range, FLSA/exempt status, etc. Grade "X" would have a salary range from $65-85K, while Grade "Y" would have a salary range from $100K-109K. Where you start in that range is dependent upon your experience, job responsibilities, etc. There are established Steps within that range, such that once you have a starting point, you go to the next Step and so on until you exhaust the Steps in that Grade. You either remain at that salary level for the remainder of your service or the Grade level is changed. It would therefore only be a $30K+ raise if the person were at the bottom of the Grade and the position was upgraded. However, given that these are Director level positions, they are not at the bottom rung of the Grade. Further, as positions get higher in salary, the Step increase percentage gets lower. For the proposed new range, depending on the number of steps, you're looking at a 2-4% raise at each step, which is consistent with standard "cost-of-living" increases. Without knowing the exact salary and/or the content of the letter Booker has referenced, it cannot be determined what the actual raise is, or even if it's a raise. However, the Ways and Means Agenda next week will have a staff report which explains the rationale for the Grade change or whatever the new pay rate coincides with. I'd suggest looking at that before determining what the salary increase is, but it's not accurate to call it a $30K+ raise for anyone. Jonathan Palmer Victory In a message dated 3/23/2005 8:46:48 PM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
For once I am going to leave my opinion out of a post and just present the facts and ask some questions. I have obtained copies of letters sent by Pam French Director of Human Resources for our lovely city to Mayor Rybak dated March 3, 2005. In these letters Mrs. French under the direction of Lee Sheehy Director of CPED indicated that several appointed positions within CPED should receive significant pay raises. I have listed the positions below with the proposed raises. I would ask you to keep in mind that the government cap is currently $114,288. The city is still under a hiring freeze so why are these people getting $30,000+ pay raises in some cases? Position: Director Economic Policy & Development (CPED) Position held by: Michael Christenson Current pay rate: $65,066- $96,141 Proposed new pay rate: $103,500-$114,395 Rate Increase: $38,434-$18,254 Position: Deputy Director (CPED) Position held by: Charles Lutz Current pay rate: $98,857- $100,296 Proposed new pay rate: $109,094-$120,577 Rate increase: $10,237-$20,281 Position: Director Housing & Policy Development (CPED) Position held by: Elizabeth Ryan Current pay rate: $65,066- $96,141 Proposed new pay rate: $98,885-$109,294 Rate increase: $33,819-$13,153 REMINDERS: 1. Be civil! Please read the NEW RULES at http://www.e-democracy.org/rules. If you think a member is in violation, contact the list manager at [EMAIL PROTECTED] before continuing it on the list. 2. Don't feed the troll! Ignore obvious flame-bait. For state and national discussions see: http://e-democracy.org/discuss.html For external forums, see: http://e-democracy.org/mninteract ________________________________ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A Civil City-focused Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: mailto:[email protected] Subscribe, Un-subscribe, etc. at: http://e-democracy.org/mpls
