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City Council Work Session Minutes
April 8, 2021 — 5:30 pm
The Corcoran City Council met On April 3, 2021, in Corcoran, Minnesota. Pursuant to
Minnesota Statute Section 13D.021 and due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the City Council
meeting was held remotely through electronic means using the audio and video conferencing
platform Zoom.
Mayor McKee was present at City Hall. Councilor Nichols, Councilor Schultz, and Councilor
Thomas were present via telephonic or other electronic means. Councilor Bottema was
excused.
City Administrator Martens and Administrative Services Director Beise were present at City
Hall. Public Works Director Mattson and Director of Public Safety Gottschalk were present via
telephonic or other electronic means.
1. Call to Order / Ro10 fall
Mayor McKee called the work session to order at 5:31 pm.
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2. Staff Planning and Compensation Philosophy Discussi
on
City Administrator Martens noted topics of discussion for the work session, reviewed the future
organizational workflow for the City of Corcoran through 2022 with proposed changes to the
organizational chart. Council and staff discussed future positions in staffing needs, budget, and
funding. City Administrator Martens presented a compensation policy, challenges the City faces
regarding recruitment and employee retention. Council and staff discussed steps in establishing a
compensation philosophy, comparable organizations, and similarity in positions, creating a vision,
and the implementation process to achieve the philosophy. Council and staff discussed police
negotiation variables in considering future compensation. Provided direction to staff to review steps
necessary to begin the process of implementing a plan for compensation data, initially beginning
internally, and utilizing external sources as necessary pertaining to a compensation philosophy
plan.
3. Adjournment
MOTION: made by Nicho
Is, seconded by Schultz to adjourn.
Voting Aye: McKee, Nichols, Thomas and Schultz
(MotioncarriedAmO)
Meeting adjourned at 6:37 pm.
Miche'I°� Friedrich —Deputy Clerk