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RESOLUTION 2020-52
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT FOR THE POSITION OF
CITY ADMINISTRATOR/CITY CLERK FOR THE CITY OF RIVERDALE, IOWA
WHEREAS, The City of Riverdale, Iowa ("City") is a Municipal Corporation, organized and
operating under the laws of the State of Iowa, and;
WHEREAS, the City Council has held numerous public and closed meetings related to
the definition of roles and responsibilities, delineation of duties, evaluation of
candidates, candidate interviews, compensation and benefit structure for the position
of City Administrator/City Clerk, and;
WHEREAS, by a majority vote of the Council on June 13, 2020, Kent D. Royster was
determined to be the most suitable candidate for the position of City Administrator/City
Clerk for the City of Riverdale, and;
WHEREAS, the terms of Mr. Royster's employment were successfully negotiated including
a starting wage of $62,500 (annualized) along with other benefits described in a letter
signed by the Mayor of Riverdale (EXHIBIT "A").
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RIVERDALE, IOWA,
That the City Council of Riverdale, Iowa agrees to the terms of engagement spelled out
in the attached letter and hereby makes a formal offer of employment to Kent D.
Royster for the position of City Administrator/City Clerk for the City of Riverdale, Iowa.
Passed and approved this 16th day of June 2020.
PPROVED
ichael Bawden, Mayor
ATTEST
Mary rances Blevins, Clerk
City of Riverdale, Iowa 110 Manor Drive, Riverdale, Iowa 52722 • (563) 355-2511 • www.riverdaleiowa.com
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June 16, 2020
Kent Royster
3612 Wakonda Drive
Bettendorf, Iowa 52732
Re: Offer of Employment — City Administrator/City Clerk Position
Dear Mr. Royster:
The purpose of this letter is to confirm an offer of employment to you as the City
Administrator/City Clerk for the City of Riverdale, Iowa, subject to the confirmation and
approval of the City Council. This letter will summarize our discussions regarding the
City's offer and the terms and conditions, which are as follows:
1. The starting annual salary for the position shall be $62,500. After twelve (12)
months of employment, the Mayor and City Council will conduct an evaluation of
your performance as city administrator. If this performance review is
satisfactory, the City may increase your annual salary to an amount to be
determined by the City Council.
2. Your starting date for employment shall be Monday, June 29, 2020, unless a
mutually acceptable date is selected.
3. The City shall make available to you five (5) days or 4o hours of vacation time at
the start of your employment, which shall be used on dates that are mutually
agreed upon by the City Council and you.
4. You shall accrue additional vacation time at a rate of ten (io) days per year or 120
hours per year at the start of your employment with the City of Riverdale, Iowa
and in accordance with the City of Riverdale Employee Manual. .
5. The City shall make available to you five (5) days or 4o hours of sick leave time at
the start of your employment. You shall accrue an additional six (6) personal
days or sick leave days per year, as authorized in the City of Riverdale Employee
Manual.
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City of Riverdale, Iowa 110 Manor Drive, Riverdale, Iowa 52722 • (563) 355-2511 • www.riverdaleiowa.com
Kent Royster Employment Offer:
City Administrator for Riverdale, Iowa
June 16, 2020
6. If you should need to travel for City business, the City shall reimburse you at the
current mileage rate that is set by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).
7. After six (6) months of employment, the Mayor and City Council shall review and
evaluate your performance as City Administrator and shall provide you with a
written statement thereof. The second evaluation shall be completed after
twelve (12) months of employment. Thereafter, performance evaluations shall be
completed by the Mayor and City Council on an annual basis on your anniversary
date of employment. The City Council shall review and prioritize the 2020 goals
and objectives and shall adopt a performance evaluation review process within
thirty (30) days after your start of employment.
8. You shall be entitled to the same single benefit plan for health, dental, life, and
vision insurance that is provided to the other employees of the City of Riverdale.
The City shall pay up to $450.0o per month for you to purchase health insurance
or make a contribution to a health savings account (HSA). The City Council is
open to your suggestions regarding the options for a health insurance plan for full
time city employees.
9. The City of Riverdale shall pay your registration fees and travel expenses to
attend the following conferences:
10. Iowa League of Cities Annual Conference, Annual Budget Workshop, and Small
Cities Workshop.
o Iowa City Management Association Annual Conference
o Iowa Municipal Management Institute — IMMI Conference
o Iowa Municipal Professional Institute — ISU Academy Session
11. The City shall pay your annual membership dues for the Iowa City Management
Association. As a member of the IaCMA, you shall abide by the IaCMA Code of
Ethics.
12. The City and you shall make the required contributions to the Iowa Public
Employee Retirement System (IPERS) for your retirement.
13. It is agreed and understood that you shall maintain a place of residency within
the Quad City Metro Area during your term of employment with the City of
Riverdale.
14. This offer of employment is subject to the confirmation and approval of the
Riverdale, City Council, which is listed on the City Council agenda for the meeting
scheduled for June 16, 2020.
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City of Riverdale, Iowa 110 Manor Drive, Riverdale, Iowa 52722 • (563) 355-2511 • www.riverdaleiowa.com