City approves pay and benefit plan changes
The commission approved shifting the information technology coordinator to the management pay scale and phasing police and fire pay up to 2006. Police and firefighter benefits were revised from sick leave buybacks to a graded December bonus, with 279 employees affected and costs around 47 thousand dollars.
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Wider Mary Street interchange may open soon
Local officials discuss traffic concerns near Kansas Avenue and the bypass after The Home Depot opened. The planned extended diamond interchange will split southbound exits at Mary Street and Kansas Avenue and trim wait times as traffic patterns shift with construction. Kansas Avenue widening and bypass work are slated for the next phase.
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Kottke Health dept chief to depart. interim named
Health department administrator Kottke will be replaced by interim chief Hammerschmidt. Olson expects a formal search next month with a firmer timeline at the Sept 8 commission meeting. Kottke praises her 30 member staff and notes revenue growth from computerized billing, ongoing renovations, and bioterrorism prep after 9 11. She expresses pride in staff and changes while anticipating the next phase.
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Gunman fires at Chicago auto parts store injuring seven
A gunman on the verge of losing his job opened fire at an auto parts warehouse in Chicago today. Seven people including the gunman were shot, with at least two killed, according to police. A disgruntled employee who had been terminated or facing termination returned to the business, police said.
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