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ARDEN HILLS SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION—AUGUST 12, 2024 2 Tessia Melvin discussed Job Content Evaluation explaining that the jobs are classified based on qualifications, decision making, problem solving, relationships, effort and conditions/hazards. She stated pay is decided by the Council and the City's pay philosophy. Tessia Melvin discussed the job classification changes she recommends based on the market benchmarks and the job descriptions where positions have additional duties that were not included before. Councilmember Holden thought there was a discrepancy between the slides showing four positions at 10% or more below market and the ten suggested job classification changes. Tessia Melvin responded that the four positions shown in pink are based on a comparison to the market. The classifications changes are based on the job descriptions, some of which have changed. Councilmember Holden asked about the Recreation Supervisor position. She wondered how the comparison was made when some of the other benchmark cities have much larger recreation programs. Tessia Melvin agreed that some of the other cities have much larger Parks and Rec programs but this recommended change is based the job description and the internal equity. Councilmember Holden asked for confirmation that when Tessia Melvin stated internally it was based on Arden Hills. Tessia Melvin confirmed. The recommendation was based on duties, accountability and budget. She clarified the market information tells where the City is in comparison to other cities and the classifications are based on an internal value to the City. She agreed some of the positions aren't comparing apples to apples,but based job descriptions specific to Arden Hills. Tessia Melvin presented four options the City has, showing the recommended market adjustments and the cost of implementation. Councilmembers asked for clarification on if Public Works was included in any of the options. Tessia Melvin confirmed that the Public Works positions were excluded from the study because they are union employees. Tessia Melvin concluded with a comparison table showing where the four options would put the City in the market based on pay philosophy and showed the cost for 2025. Councilmember Monson requested clarification regarding option three. She stated that if you add the 2%, there is more cost because the increase will happen up front, rather than changing the grid and the ability to step up. Tessia Melvin confirmed. She stated that option fixes the grid immediately, but you pay for it all at once. The other options slow it down because steps would be added. The benefit of this option is everyone gets the same and it's all done right away. Tessia Melvin stated if the cost is too much, but the Council likes the philosophy, the cost could be reduced if the Council decided to implement the adjustment in July.