CC Minutes 2000 12 27CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
DECEMBER 27, 2000
Mayor Mancino called a special meeting of the Chanhassen City Council to order on December
27, 2000 at 4:30 p.m. The following members were present: Mayor Mancino, Council members
Labatt, Senn and Peterson. Council member Jansen was absent. Staff present: Scott Botcher,
City Manager.
SUMMARY OF CONCLUSIONS CONCERNING CITY MANAGER'S
PERFORMANCE EVAULATION: The Mayor read the summary of conclusions from the
closed session held on Monday, December 18, wherein the City Council conducted the
evaluation of the City Manager. The Mayor first referenced the December 1999 review, which
was the six-month review of the City Manager. The unanimous consensus of the Council was
extremely positive. The second reference made by the Mayor was regarding the annual
evaluation recently completed. Three categories of performance were included in the evaluation.
There were eight statements indicative of management capabilities and measurement against the
2000 Task Plan, which represented baseline responsibilities in support of the six primary goals
indicated in the Action Plan. Successful performance under the 2000 Task Plan made possible a
base salary increase of 5% to 7%. Additionally, the Council looked at a 2000 salary survey
comparing the City Manager's salary against the salaries of nine communities closely resembling
Chanhassen in terms of size and responsibilities. The Council unanimously recommended
giving Mr. Botcher a 7% salary increase, which was then rounded to $88,000 per year effective
January 1, 2001.
The next item was performance under the merit plan. This is additive to the Task Plan and under
the City's Compensation Plan for the City Manager, a merit pay amount of 8% to 12% is
possible. The results of the six month and overall 2000 evaluation was considered. Any bonus
payment made would not increase the base salary. As part of the merit plan, the City Manager
was to develop a Direct Report Development Plan, which Mr. Botcher has done. He has begun
to identify core competencies and competency gaps for his Direct Reports and then in 2001 will
be identifying steps to address these gaps. A majority of the Council rated his performance
under the merit plan high. Council members Labatt, Senn, and Mayor Mancino recommended a
merit pay amount of 10%. Council member Jansen disagreed. Overall the Council was pleased
with the City Manager's performance.
PAYMENT OF BOB BENSON'S BILL: The Council considered payment of a bill from Mr.
Benson for services provided consistent with his submitted invoice. Motion by Senn and
seconded by Peterson and all present voted in favor.
At this point the meeting adjourned.
Prepared by: Scott Botcher, City Manager