10-27-2025 - Agenda Packet Cc - Regular Meeting

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AGENDA ITEM Date: October 27, 2025 Title: Compensation Increase - Public Works Maintenance Worker Presenter: Brent Weldon Section: Consent Agenda Item: 6 Purpose: To gain City Council approval for a step increase for Public Works Maintenance Worker Hunter Gille. 2. Background: Public Works employee Hunter Gille started with the City on October 23, 2023 as a Public Works Maintenance Worker. He has continued to exceed expectations, demonstrating strong performance, leadership, and initiative. Hunter has stepped into an informal leadership role with younger crew members, has become one of our most experienced for snow plow operators (often covering multiple runs during storms), and is always willing to come in for after-hours work as needed. He has also served as the main operator of the City's new vacuum truck, quickly mastering its use and ensuring it is effectively utilized for storm water and utility maintenance. In addition, Hunter has earned his Pesticide Applicator's License and his Winter Maintenance Supervisor Certificate. This certification has strengthened Orono's snow and ice management program and provided him with a deeper understanding of best practices for reducing salt usage and supporting MS4 storm water compliance. Overall, Hunter has proven to be a dependable and highly valuable member of the Public Works team. 3. Staff Recommendation: I recommend a step increase for Hunter Gille from Grade 7, Step 4 at $34.06 to Grade 7, Step 5 at $35.11 of the 2025 Local 49 AFL-CIO pay scale, effective on his anniversary October 23, 2025 for exceptional performance and professional development. COUNCIL ACTION REQUESTED Motion to approve an increase from Grade 7, Step 4 at $34.06 to Grade 7, Step 5 at $35.11 per hour of the 2025 Local 49 AFL-CIO pay scale retroactive to October 23, 2025 for Public Works Maintenance Worker Hunter Gille. 30