RESO 25-126 - Establishing 2026 Compensation Grid and Classification Table
RESOLUTION NO. 25-126
RESOLUTION APPROVING IMPLEMENTATION
OF 2020 COMPENSATION STUDY AND
ESTABLISHING 2026 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
by Resolution 23-108 on December 19, 2023; and by Resolution 24-021 on March 6, 2024; and by Resolution
24-030 on May 21, 2024; and by Resolution 24-039 on June 4, 2024; and by Resolution 24-084 on December
17, 2024; 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.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Golden Valley, Minnesota,
that:
1. The City hereby adopts the 2026 monthly health benefit contribution as $1,951.75.
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Resolution No. 25-126 -2- December 16, 2025
2. The City hereby adopts the following 2026 Full-Time & Part-Time Regular Compensation Grid
effective January 1, 2026:
Grade
Compensation Grid
4.90% 4.90% 4.90% 4.90% 4.90% 4.90%
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
1 $22.70 $23.81 $24.99 $26.21 $27.50 $28.84 $30.25
2 $24.06 $25.25 $26.48 $27.78 $29.14 $30.56 $32.05
3 $25.50 $26.75 $28.06 $29.43 $30.88 $32.39 $33.98
4 $27.04 $28.37 $29.75 $31.21 $32.73 $34.34 $36.02
5 $28.92 $30.34 $31.84 $33.39 $35.03 $36.74 $38.53
6 $30.95 $32.48 $34.06 $35.72 $37.48 $39.32 $41.24
7 $32.50 $34.08 $35.76 $37.51 $39.35 $41.28 $43.31
8 $33.79 $35.45 $37.18 $39.01 $40.92 $42.93 $45.03
9 $35.16 $36.88 $38.69 $40.58 $42.57 $44.65 $46.83
10 $36.90 $38.72 $40.61 $42.60 $44.69 $46.88 $49.17
11 $41.72 $43.76 $45.90 $48.15 $50.51 $52.97 $55.57
12 $44.21 $46.37 $48.65 $51.03 $53.53 $56.16 $58.91
13 $46.41 $48.69 $51.08 $53.58 $56.21 $58.97 $61.85
14 $48.28 $50.65 $53.13 $55.72 $58.46 $61.33 $64.33
15 $50.69 $53.17 $55.78 $58.50 $61.38 $64.39 $67.55
16 $53.74 $56.35 $59.12 $62.02 $65.05 $68.24 $71.59
17 $56.96 $59.75 $62.68 $65.76 $68.97 $72.35 $75.89
18 $62.08 $65.13 $68.32 $71.66 $75.17 $78.86 $82.72
19 $65.18 $68.37 $71.73 $75.24 $78.93 $82.79 $86.85
20 $68.44 $71.80 $75.30 $79.00 $82.87 $86.93 $91.20
21 $71.87 $75.39 $79.09 $82.96 $87.02 $91.28 $95.75
22 $76.18 $79.91 $83.83 $87.93 $92.24 $96.76 $101.50
23 $80.74 $84.71 $88.86 $93.22 $97.77 $102.57 $107.59
24 $85.59 $89.79 $94.19 $98.81 $103.64 $108.72 $114.05
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Resolution No. 25-126 -3- December 16, 2025
3. The City hereby adopts the following updated Full-Time & Part-Time Regular Classification Table:
Grade Position
1
2 Guest Services Specialist
3 Administrative Assistant – Fire Department
Police Department Office Assistant
4 Engineering Assistant
Lead Cook
5 Accounting Technician
Assessments/Accounts Payable Technician
Community Service Officer
Finance Support Specialist
Motor Vehicle License Clerk
Parks and Recreation Administrative Assistant
Planning Assistant
Police Department Assistant
Public Works Assistant
Turf Maintenance Technician
6 Custodial Maintenance Specialist
Executive Assistant - City Manager’s Office
Lead Community Service Officer
Utility Billing Specialist
7 Brookview Events Coordinator
Golf Operations Coordinator
Park Maintenance Worker I
Permit Technician
Restaurant & Catering Coordinator
Street Maintenance Worker I
Sustainability Specialist
Turf Equip Technician /Mechanic
Recreations Coordinator
Utilities Maintenance Worker I
Web/Graphic Designer
8 Communications Specialist
Community Connections Specialist
Executive Chef
Golf Operations Supervisor
Information Technology Technician
Park Maintenance Worker II
Street Maintenance Worker II
Utilities Maintenance Worker II
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9 Associate Planner
City Forester
Deputy City Clerk - Records
Facilities Maintenance Specialist
Firefighter (Full-Time)
Investigator - Non-Sworn
Park Maintenance Worker III
Public Works Inspector
Street Maintenance Worker III
Utilities Maintenance Worker III
Utilities Specialist
Vehicle Maintenance Worker
Water Resources Specialist
10 Assistant Golf Course Superintendent
Engineer Technician I - Right-of-Way
Engineer Technician I - Construction
Fire Inspector I
GIS and Asset Management Coordinator
Paralegal - Civil
Payroll and Benefits Specialist
Police Support Services Supervisor
Water Distribution Specialist
11 Assistant Golf Operations Manager
Building Inspector
Engineer Technician II - Right-of-Way
Engineer Technician II - Construction
Code Compliance Officer
Crime Analyst Supervisor
Deputy Registrar Supervisor
Fire Inspector II
Human Resources Generalist
Information Technology Specialist
Patrol Officer
Park Maintenance Field Supervisor
Recreation Supervisor
Senior Planner
Street Maintenance Field Supervisor
Utilities Maintenance Field Supervisor
Vehicle Maintenance Field Supervisor
12 Accountant
Deputy Fire Marshal
GIS and Asset Management Coordinator
Engineer Technician III - Right-of-Way
Engineer Technician III - Construction
Golf Course Superintendent
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Resolution No. 25-126 -5- December 16, 2025
13 City Clerk
Equity and Inclusion Manager
Restaurant and Events Manager
14
15 Assistant City Engineer
Golf Operations Manager
16 Assistant Parks and Recreation Director
Building Official
Environmental Manager
Parks Superintendent
Street and Vehicle Superintendent
Sergeant
Utility Maintenance Superintendent
17 Assistant Finance Director
Assistant Fire Chief
Housing and Economic Development Manager
Information Technology Manager
18 Deputy Community Development Director
Human Resources Manager
19 Assistant Police Chief
City Engineer
Communications Director
20
21 Community & Economic Development Director
Finance Director
Fire Chief
Parks & Recreation Director
Public Works Director
22 City Attorney
Deputy City Manager
Police Chief
23
24 City Manager
4. The City hereby adopts the following 2026 Seasonal, Variable Hour, Temporary and Intern Positions
Compensation Grid, effective March 1, 2026:
Steps 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Grade
1 $12.91 $13.57 $14.22 0 0 0 0
2 $13.80 $14.51 $15.21 $15.93 $16.61 $17.31 $17.82
3 $14.38 $15.10 $15.82 $16.59 $17.31 $18.04 $18.54
4 $14.89 $15.79 $16.57 $17.32 $18.11 $18.87 $19.37
5 $15.16 $16.36 $17.16 $17.97 $18.77 $19.65 $20.17
6 $16.50 $16.97 $18.32 $18.94 $19.74 $20.73 $21.24
7 $19.36 $20.26 $21.05 $21.81 $22.68 $23.50 $24.02
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Resolution No. 25-126 -6- December 16, 2025
5. The City hereby adopts the following 2026 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
Curling Assistant
Golf Maintenance Technician
Lawn Bowling Assistant
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
Elections Assistant
Engineering Intern
GIS Intern
Golf Staff Coordinator
Guest Services Lead
Human Resources Assistant
Water Resources Intern
Collegiate Intern
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Resolution No. 25-126 -7- December 16, 2025
6. The City hereby adopts the following paid on-call firefighter compensation, effective January 1,
2026:
Battalion Chief $29.43 Per Hour
Captain $27.27 Per Hour
Lieutenant $25.29 Per Hour
Firefighter $21.97 Per Hour
Firefighter-Apprentice $18.67 Per Hour
Firefighter in Training $15.02 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 division.
Adopted by the City Council of Golden Valley, Minnesota this 16th of December 2025.
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Gillian Rosenquist, Mayor Pro Tempore
ATTEST:
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Theresa Schyma, City Clerk
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