4.8. SR 12-15-2014 City of
Elk - Request for Action
River O.
To Item Number
Mayor and City Council 4.8
Agenda Section Meeting Date Prepared by
Consent December 15, 2014 Cal Portner, City Administrator
Item Description Reviewed by
Position Layoff and Severance Lauren Wipper, HR Representative
Reviewed by
Action Requested
Approve,by motion, a layoff separation and severance payout.
Background/Discussion
With the ongoing Pinewood Golf Course litigation,which is expected to continue through the following
season there is no need to maintain staffing for a Golf Course Superintendent. Because Elk River is a
Statutory Plan A city,hiring and termination of employees requires City Council approval.
In 2014, the Superintendent was assigned to the Parks Maintenance Division after the completion of golf
course maintenance. For 2015, course turf maintenance will continue at the same level as in 2014 with
less frequent mowing and only irrigation on the putting greens to ensure they could be returned to a
playable condition in short order.
Staff recommends a similar severance payout as was used in past staffing layoffs. In 2009, the city
provided two months of pay and continued insurance benefits. Funding is designated in the Severance
Pay Fund.
Financial Impact
There is no impact to the General Fund as anticipated payments would be covered by the Severance Pay
Fund.
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