Council approves city administrator contract; public commenter criticized severance clause
September 21, 2026 | North Spearfish, Lawrence County, South Dakota
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Council approved the employment agreement for Peter Wysocki as city administrator after HR summarized key contract points. HR highlighted compensation "at a grade 28 step 6, a $197,946," PTO arrangements carried from his previous role, and a tiered severance provision. The contract includes language described by staff that offers protections if there's a change in mayor.
During public comment, Doug Markworth urged the council to remove a $100,000 severance clause and the 180-day protection provision, arguing such terms conflict with an "at-will" employment model. The council voted to approve the contract on a roll-call vote and expressed support for the incoming administrator during later council remarks.
During public comment, Doug Markworth urged the council to remove a $100,000 severance clause and the 180-day protection provision, arguing such terms conflict with an "at-will" employment model. The council voted to approve the contract on a roll-call vote and expressed support for the incoming administrator during later council remarks.
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