2019-05-28 Council Work Session MinutesCITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
DAKOTA COUNTY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
Minutes of the City Council Work Session
Held May 28, 2019
A work session of the City Council, City of Mendota Heights, Minnesota was held at the City
Hall, 1101 Victoria Curve, Mendota Heights, Minnesota.
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Garlock called the meeting to order at 12:45 pm. Councilmembers Duggan, Miller,
Paper and Petschel were also present.
City staff present included Mark McNeill, City Administrator; Cheryl Jacobson, Assistant City
Administrator; Ryan Ruzek, Public Works Director; Kristen Schabacker, Finance Director;
and Lorri Smith, City Clerk.
DISCUSSION OF PAY PLAN ADJUSTMENTS
City Administrator Mark McNeill provided information on the proposed compensation plan
and wage adjustments impacting four positions. As a result of the compensation study
completed in 2017, the pay for four positions was found to be over step seven, the highest step
for their pay grade. These positions have not received a cost of living increase for 2019. The
positions include receptionist, Utility Billing Clerk, Senior Engineering Technician, and
Assistant City Administrator.
It is proposed to add job duties and increase the job points, which will adjust the pay grades
for these positions. The adjustments would be retroactive to January 1, 2019.
This will be included on the next Council meeting agenda.
DISCUSSION OF ATHLETIC FIELDS USE POLICY
City Administrator Mark McNeill and Assistant City Administrator Cheryl Jacobson discussed
with the Council an issue with the local athletic association not complying with city policy and
the city's request for information from the organization. It was noted that the communication
with this organization needs to be better. Councilor Paper will set up a meeting with
representatives of this organization. Councilor Miller and city staff will also attend.
DISCUSSION OF OLD SIBLEY MEMORIAL HIGHWAY
Ryan Ruzek, Public Works Director, informed the Council that the State of Minnesota
Highway Department is looking to turn this 1.3 mile stretch of roadway over to the city. Mr.
Ruzek will contact MnDOT for a formal proposal.
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The meeting was adj ourned at 2:10 pm.
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Neil Garlock, Mayor
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