Employee compensation and retention
Summary
On behalf of HR Director Jessica Lillabridge, the city attorney flagged workers stuck at hiring or midpoint pay rates years in, and Manitowoc spending 5-10% less of its general fund on personnel than peer cities. The mayor said a performance evaluation and compensation plan is in the works.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 0
Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 28, 2026.
Impact analysis
Changes could increase the personnel share of the general fund budget.
City employees, especially those stuck at hiring-rate pay.
Residents could see higher personnel costs in future budgets.
Mentions & discussions (3)
2026-09-28 MPL Board of Trustees Meeting - Sep 28, 2026
The library adopted the city's new performance system: quarterly check-ins with a pass/fail annual rating instead of scored annual reviews tied to raises. The city says the old system was inconsistent and confusing; raises will now be budgeted separately.
Personnel Committee - Sep 8, 2026
The city is replacing annual reviews tied directly to pay with quarterly coaching-based check-ins. HR says it will give clearer expectations and better year-round feedback; implementation and manager training are key. suspension of the old process prepares for a January 1 launch.
Committee of the Whole - Jun 15, 2026
On behalf of HR Director Jessica Lillabridge, the city attorney flagged workers stuck at hiring or midpoint pay rates years in, and Manitowoc spending 5-10% less of its general fund on personnel than peer cities. The mayor said a performance evaluation and compensation plan is in the works.
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