November 3, 2025 Special City Council Meeting

Monday, November 3, 2025

Approval of Hartford insurance policies for life, accident, and disability

Compliance with Minnesota Paid Leave Law (Statute 268B)

Comparison of state-run vs private sector paid leave insurance providers

Approval of hiring a new public works utility operator

Votes (2)

Transfer group benefits from Lincoln to Hartford and appoint Hartford as administrator for Minnesota Paid Leave

Passed4-0

Moved by Not specified · Seconded by Not specified

Hire Joshua Harrow as public works utility operator

Passed4-0

Moved by Not specified · Seconded by Not specified

Notable Quotes (3)

The Hartford has been very aggressive with this changeover and pulling in small groups like ours. They want to get a lot of them under their umbrella.

Nick
Insurance selectionExplaining the pricing strategy of Hartford for group benefits.

If you qualify as a very small employer, then this rate changes on the state program.

Nick
Minnesota Paid Leave LawClarifying why state premium rates might vary for small entities.

I appreciate everyone coming in for the special meeting as we're under a time crunch to get some of this information to the state.

Mayor
Meeting procedureJustification for holding the special meeting.

People (4)

Josh HarrowPublic Works Utility Operator

Recommended hire for city public works position, formerly of Chanhassen.

TracyCity staff

Acknowledged by Nick for conducting the legwork on the insurance research.

Places Mentioned

City of ChanhassenMinnesota

Events & Meetings (4)

  • Monday, November 3rd, 5:45 p.m.
  • Tuesday, October 28th, 2025 (Interviews)
  • Thursday, October 30th, 2025 (Interviews)
  • November 24th, 2025 (Start date for utility operator)

Ordinances & Resolutions (1)

Statute 268B

Mandates Minnesota paid family and medical leave program for employers.

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November 3, 2025 Special City Council Meeting - Mayer Recorder