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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION - FEBRUARY 17, 2009 13 Mayor Harpstead indicated water runoff from large parking lots should be addressed within this Ordinance. He stated the water quality and pleasure of the lakes will be improved by addressing this Ordinance. Community Development Director Lehnhoff explained that Northwestern has created their storm water ponding systems through the Rice Creek Watershed. Community Development Director Lehnhoff thanked the Council for their comments and stated additional comments could be forwarded to staff. D. Review of Pay Levels for Temporary/Seasonal Positions City Administrator Moorse presented the City Council with background information on the temporary/seasonal positions within the recreation programs throughout the City. He indicated this included both park attendants and public works seasonal employees. City Administrator Moorse explained the City approves the temporary/seasonal employee pay ranges each year and stated for 2009 the ranges would be kept similar to 2008 accept for the two lowest pay levels, which were increased by 25~. Councilmember Holden stated the City of Arden Hills is paying 10-20% more than neighboring communities for temporary and seasonal positions. She indicated the City was overpaying their temporary help and that the City should watch these pay ranges more closely to align with the competition. Park and Recreation Manager Olson explained she regularly researches the pay scales with neighboring cities. Councilmember Grant stated it would have benefited the Council to see the research before approving the pay ranges. City Administrator Moorse explained staff could pull together a spreadsheet with the pay range information from various cities. Councilmember Holden indicated these pay ranges may have been adequate several years ago when there were more jobs than people, but due to the current economic trends, these numbers should be reevaluated.