23-108 (12-19) Approving Implementation of 2020 Compensation Study and Establishing Updated Compensation Grid and Classification Table
RESOLUTION NO. 23-108
RESOLUTION APPROVING IMPLEMENTATION
OF 2020 COMPENSATION STUDY AND
ESTABLISHING COMPENSATION GRID
AND CLASSIFICATION TABLE
WHEREAS, in 2020, the City conducted a full compensation and classification study (the “Study”) to
ensure the City is paying competitive and fair wages to its employees; and
WHEREAS, on December 15, 2020 the City Council approved implementation of the Study; and
adopted the compensation grid for the City:
WHEREAS, on December 15, 2020 the City also adopted a Classification Table that assigned a grade
to each position within the City; and
WHEREAS, positions are routinely reviewed and reclassified according to position responsibilities;
and the Council approved changes to the classification table by Resolution 21-13 on March 16, 2021; and by
Resolution 21-38 on May 18, 2021; and by Resolution 21-114 on December 21, 2021, and by Resolution 22-
048 on May 3, 2022, and by Resolution 22-120 on December 20, 2022; and by Resolution 23-007 on
February 7, 2023, and by Resolution 23-017 on April 4, 2023; and by Resolution 23-062 on July 5, 2023; and
WHEREAS, in alignment with the City’s values of communication and accountability, it is the City’s
practice for the City Council to review and adopt the Compensation Grid and Classification Table annually;
and
WHEREAS, the City Council supports the health and wellness of City employees and their families
through qualified flexible health benefit plans; and
WHEREAS, the City provides a cafeteria plan that allows employees to design their own benefit
packages by purchasing benefits with a pre-specified amount of employer dollars; and
WHEREAS, the effective date and eligibility of City’s health insurance and contribution is established
by the Employee Handbook; and
WHEREAS, the amount of the employers’ monthly contribution is established annually by the City
Council; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Golden Valley, Minnesota, that:
1. The City hereby adopts the 2024 monthly health benefit contribution as $1,652.10.
2. The City hereby adopts the following 2024 Full-Time & Part-Time Regular Compensation Grid
effective January 1, 2024:
Grade
Compensation Grid
4.90% 4.90% 4.90% 4.90% 4.90% 4.90%
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
1 $20.40 $21.40 $22.45 $23.55 $24.71 $25.92 $27.18
2 $21.62 $22.68 $23.80 $24.96 $26.18 $27.47 $28.80
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3 $22.92 $24.04 $25.22 $26.45 $27.74 $29.11 $30.53
4 $24.29 $25.48 $26.73 $28.04 $29.42 $30.85 $32.37
5 $25.99 $27.27 $28.60 $30.01 $31.48 $33.02 $34.63
6 $27.81 $29.17 $30.61 $32.10 $33.67 $35.33 $37.06
7 $29.20 $30.63 $32.12 $33.70 $35.36 $37.09 $38.91
8 $30.36 $31.86 $33.42 $35.05 $36.77 $38.57 $40.46
9 $31.59 $33.14 $34.77 $36.46 $38.26 $40.12 $42.09
10 $33.16 $34.79 $36.49 $38.28 $40.16 $42.13 $44.19
11 $37.48 $39.32 $41.25 $43.26 $45.39 $47.61 $49.94
12 $39.72 $41.67 $43.71 $45.85 $48.10 $50.46 $52.93
13 $41.71 $43.75 $45.89 $48.14 $50.51 $52.98 $55.58
14 $43.38 $45.50 $47.74 $50.07 $52.53 $55.10 $57.81
15 $45.54 $47.77 $50.12 $52.58 $55.15 $57.85 $60.69
16 $48.28 $50.65 $53.12 $55.73 $58.46 $61.32 $64.55
17 $51.19 $53.69 $56.32 $59.08 $61.98 $65.01 $68.19
18 $55.78 $58.52 $61.38 $64.40 $67.55 $70.86 $74.33
19 $58.57 $61.44 $64.45 $67.61 $70.92 $74.40 $78.04
20 $61.50 $64.51 $67.67 $70.98 $74.46 $78.11 $81.94
21 $64.58 $67.75 $71.06 $74.55 $78.20 $82.03 $86.04
22 $68.45 $71.80 $75.32 $79.02 $82.89 $86.94 $91.21
23 $72.55 $76.11 $79.84 $83.76 $87.85 $92.16 $96.68
3. The City hereby adopts the following updated Full-Time & Part-Time Regular Classification Table:
Grade Positions
1
2 Guest Services Specialist
3 Administrative Assistant – Fire Department
Brookview Events Coordinator
Community Service Officer
Police Department Office Assistant
Recreation Coordinator
4 Administrative Assistant – Inspections
Administrative Assistant – Parks And Recreation
Engineering Assistant
Inspections & Development Assistant
Lead Community Service Officer
Lead Cook
Turf Maintenance Assistant
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5 Accounting Technician
Assessments/Accounts Payable Technician
Motor Vehicle License Clerk
Planning Assistant
Police Department Assistant
Public Works Assistant
6 Deputy City Clerk (Temporary)
Executive Assistant - City Manager’s Office
Facilities Maintenance Specialist
Inspections Administrative Specialist
Management Analyst/Executive Assistant
Utility Billing Specialist
7 Golf Operations Coordinator
Maintenance Worker/Mechanic
Park Maintenance Worker
Restaurant & Catering Coordinator
Street Maintenance Worker
Sustainability Specialist
Turf Equip Technician /Mechanic
Utilities Maintenance Worker
Web/Graphic Designer
8 Communications Specialist
Community Connections and Outreach Specialist
Executive Chef
Information Technology Technician
Public Works Inspector
Utilities Specialist
Vehicle Maintenance Worker/Mechanic
9 City Forester
Engineering Technician II
Investigator - Non-Sworn
Park Maintenance Field Supervisor
Street Maintenance Field Supervisor
Utilities Maintenance Field Supervisor
Vehicle Maintenance Field Supervisor
Water Distribution Specialist
10 Assistant Golf Operations Manager
Engineering Technician III
Fire Inspector I
GIS Specialist
Planner
Police Support Services Supervisor
Water and Natural Resources Specialist
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11 Accountant
Building Inspector
Crime Analyst Supervisor
Deputy Registrar Supervisor
Fire Inspector II
Greens & Turf Specialist
Human Resources Generalist
Information Technology Specialist
Patrol Officer
Payroll Accountant
Police Department Recruiter (Temporary)
Recreation & Facilities Supervisor
Recreation Supervisor
12 Deputy Fire Marshal
Golf Maintenance Supervisor
Restaurant & Catering Manager
13 City Clerk
Equity and Inclusion Manager
14 Accounting Supervisor
Assistant City Engineer
Environmental Resources Supervisor
Golf Operations Manager
Park Superintendent
Street And Vehicle Maintenance Superintendent
Utilities Superintendent
15 Assistant Fire Chief
Building Official
Sergeant
16 Housing and Economic Development Manager
Information Technology Manager
17 Planning and Sustainability Manager
Police Lieutenant
18 City Engineer
Communications Director
Assistant Police Chief
19 Community Development Director
Finance Director
Fire Chief
Parks & Recreation Director
Public Works Director
20
21 City Attorney
Deputy City Manager/Human Resources Director
Police Chief
22
23 City Manager
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4. The City hereby adopts the following 2024 Seasonal, Variable Hour, Temporary and Intern Positions
Compensation Grid, effective March 1, 2024:
Steps 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Grade
1 $12.17 $12.79 $13.40 0 0 0 0
2 $13.01 $13.68 $14.33 $15.01 $15.66 $16.32 $16.79
3 $13.56 $14.24 $14.92 $15.64 $16.32 $17.01 $17.47
4 $14.04 $14.88 $15.62 $16.33 $17.07 $17.79 $18.26
5 $14.29 $15.43 $16.18 $16.94 $17.70 $18.52 $19.01
6 $15.55 $16.00 $17.27 $17.85 $18.61 $19.54 $20.02
7 $18.25 $19.10 $19.84 $20.56 $21.38 $22.15 $22.64
5. The City hereby adopts the following 2024 Seasonal, Variable Hour, Temporary and Intern Positions
Classification Table:
Grade Position
1 Starter/Ranger
Warming House
2 316 Restaurant Positions:
Bartender
Server
Dishwasher/Bar‐Back
Election Judge (Step 6)
Indoor Playground Attendant
Park & Reaction Seasonal Athletics:
Playground Leader
Field Attendant
Sports Instructor
Golf Operations:
Beverage Cart Attendant
Par 3 Cashier
Range Supervisor
3 Election Captain (Step 6)
Pro Shop Cashier
4 Community Center Attendant
Golf Maintenance Operator
Parks and Recreation Program Specialist
5 Golf Office Assistant
Pathways Intern
6 Community Health Worker Intern
Golf Maintenance Technician
Lead Pro Shop Cashier
Park and Recreation Intern
Seasonal Public Works Worker
7 Assistant Senior Program Coordinator
Banquet and Restaurant Staff Coordinator
Cook
Community Development Intern
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Elections Assistant
Engineering Intern
GIS Intern
Golf Staff Coordinator
Guest Services Lead
Human Resources Assistant
Water Resources Intern
Collegiate Intern
6. The City hereby adopts the following paid on-call firefighter compensation, effective January 1,
2024:
Battalion Chief $26.10 Per Hour
Captain $24.18 Per Hour
Lieutenant $22.43 Per Hour
Firefighter $19.48 Per Hour
Firefighter-Apprentice $16.55 Per Hour
Firefighter in Training $13.31 Per Hour
7. The Council shall approve all classification changes that increase the budget. Changes to job title and
other modifications that do not increase the budget shall not require Council approval. The most
current Job Classification Grid shall be kept on file with the Human Resources Department.
Adopted by the City Council of Golden Valley, Minnesota this 19th day of December 2024.
______________________
Shepard M. Harris, Mayor
ATTEST:
_______________________
Theresa Schyma, City Clerk
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