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City Council Work Session Minutes
May 13, 2021 — 5:30 pm
The Corcoran City Council met On May 13, 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 Bottema, Councilor Nichols, Councilor
Schultz, and Councilor Thomas were present via telephonic or other electronic means.
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 /Roll Call
Mayor McKee called the work session to order at 5:30 pm.
2. City Discussion for Compensation Philosophy
City Administrator Martens outlined the grading and step compensation structure for city employees
and reviewed different options for compensation philosophies. City Administrator Martens
presented similar peer group cities, including size, tax base, and population for compensation
comparison. Council noted differences in the city peer group locations along Lake Minnetonka,
noting Corcoran does not have the same natural amenities as peer cities selected. Council noted
peer cities selected likely do compete for same set of candidates and noted falling into the mid -point
of selected cities as a goal to align with a future competitive, compensation structure. Council noted
compensation structure and benefits package are both factors in locating an average mid -point for
compensation. Council discussed recognizing the difference in administrative departments and
union departments regarding compensation. Council and staff discussed roles within the city and
organizational impacts in relation to job descriptions. City Administrator Martens outlined the city's
current job evaluation system, job descriptions, and noting further evaluation for employees within
positions that have credentials exceeding requirements of position and how compensation is
structured. Council discussed expected budget impacts for new positions and would like a better
understanding if the budget number is an entry-level position, mid -range, etc., for attracting qualified
personnel to the city.
3. Unscheduled Items
No unscheduled business was heard.
4. Adjournment
MOTION: made by Thomas, seconded by Schultz to adjourn.
Voting Aye: McKee, Bottema, Nichols, Schultz, and Thomas
(Motion carried 500)
Meeting adjourned at 6:01 pm.
Michelle Friedrich —Deputy Clerk