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2010-02-09

2010-01-19

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Thursday, November 19, 2009 11:00 AM

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Ottawa City Manager Richard Nienstedt asked city commissioners to wait until next summer before considering any changes to his compensation package, in light of challenging economic times, city commissioners said during their regular meeting Wednesday. Commissioners also voted to extend Nienstedt’s contract until 2011.

City manager turns down pay raise, hopes others will follow his example

By VICKIE MOSS, Herald Public Affairs Editor

City Manager Richard Nienstedt is setting an example.

Nienstedt asked city commissioners to hold off until July on any compensation changes like a pay increase, officials discussed during Wednesday’s regular city commission meeting.

The request was made as a cost-saving measure during difficult economic times, City Attorney Bob Bezek and Mayor Blake Jorgensen said during the meeting.

The city is asking employees to do the same thing, Jorgensen said.

“Richard recognizes what’s good for the goose is good for the gander,” Jorgensen said. “I think that says a lot about Richard’s measure.”

Commissioners, Bezek and Nienstedt recently met to evaluate Nienstedt’s performance as city manager. During the evaluation process, Nienstedt said he didn’t want changes to his compensation but would like commissioners to revisit the matter in July.

Commissioners also extended Nienstedt’s contract. Nienstedt, who began working for the city Oct. 15, 2007, is nearing the end of a two-year contract, and the change will extend the contract until at least 2011.

“I am humbled and honored to be part of a great community like Ottawa,” Nienstedt said after commissioners voted to extend the contract. “I know we have some great years ahead of us.”

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City manager turns down pay raise, hopes others will follow his example

By VICKIE MOSS, Herald Public Affairs Editor

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