A cost-of-living increase has been approved for certain city employees. The raise is 3.6 percent and will take effect on September 28. This change is expected to cost around $2.76 million. The city's main operating account will cover a significant portion of this expense. A memo from the city manager recommended adopting this update to the pay plan, noting that the costs are already accounted for in the proposed budget. The pay plan update was approved as part of a consent agenda, although not all council members were in agreement.

Further details about the pay plan and its approval are available. The update applies to full-time and part-time employees who are not part of a union.