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CITY OF CHANHASSEN
CARVER AND HENNEPIN COUNTIES, MINNESOTA
DATE: December 15, 2025 RESOLUTION NO: 2025-85
MOTION BY: McDonlad SECONDED BY: von Oven
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE CHANHASSEN 2026 PAY PLAN
WHEREAS, the City of Chanhassen desires to be an Employer of Choice and attract and
retain top candidates to provide excellent service to Chanhassen residents, businesses, and
visitors; and
WHEREAS, in 2020, the city identified the need to conduct a comprehensive
compensation and classification study. The need stemmed from the time elapsed since the last
update to the Compensation Plan (2016) as well as significant feedback/concern received from
employees through the employee survey and collective bargaining; and
WHEREAS, in 2021, the City identified "Operational Excellence" as a Strategic Priority
in the 2021-2024 Strategic Plan. Completing and implementing the Compensation and
Classification Study was identified as a strategic initiative; and
WHEREAS, in 2025, the City enlisted a consultant to review and make
recommendations on the grade, steps, and wages of the City’s Pay Compensation Plan. As a
result, 19 positions have received grade increases on the City's pay plan, impacting 42 staff
members. Additionally, the consultant also recommended that a 10th step be added to each
position on the plan.
WHEREAS, the classification and compensation plan has been updated to align with the
2026 budget, which has been submitted to the City Council for review and approval.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Chanhassen, Minnesota, that the following actions are approved:
1. The Chanhassen City Council adopts the 2026 Pay Plan.
2. All employees, including the City Manager, will receive a 3.0% COLA increase as of
January 1, 20256
3. Direct the City Manager to proceed with the ongoing implementation and maintenance of
the compensation plan and its components.
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PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Chanhassen City Council this 15th day of December 2025.
ATTEST:
Jenny Potter, City Clerk Elise Ryan, Mayor
YES NO ABSENT
Ryan
von Oven
Kimber
Schubert
McDonald
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