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2025.11.17 Minnetrista Work Session

Minnetrista City CouncilSunday, December 14, 2025
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Water rate structure and adoption for December 8th

Quarterly to monthly billing rollout transition

Residential and commercial/school water rate tiers

Pay plan classification and compensation strategy

Pay equity compliance and state requirements

Property discussion (Hunter and Bosema properties)

Park dedication and tree replacement

Bathymetric survey summary

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Notable Quotes (3)

We want to do something different there. What's in the packet is basically what we have for the residential, you know, mirrored on the commercial school side.

— Jasper
Water ratesDiscussing commercial water tier adjustments.

If we don't pass that pay equity. We do get a reduction in state aid or we get fined $100 a day, whichever is higher.

— Paula
Pay plan complianceExplaining the risks of non-compliance with state pay equity laws.

What I'm not comfortable with is there were a couple of the... if it's compliant then we're good there. But what I don't like is depending on the cola some are going to lose out and then and that's not good for morale.

— Council Member Ruffkin
Pay planDiscussing equity in employee compensation plans.

People (3)

JasperCity Staff

Managing utility rates and pay plan logistics for council discussion.

1 quote

“What we're trying to do today is kind of fine-tune our water rates for adoption on December 8th.”

Regarding the upcoming water rate schedule.

PaulaStaff/HR

Provided overview of compensation programs and pay equity law.

1 quote

“There are quite a few steps that we look into when we are creating a new job.”

Explaining the process of job creation and classification.

Council Member RuffkinCouncil Member

Advocating for conservation habits and examining tier percentages.

1 quote

“We want people to do that... just so we can make our investment in the water plant last as long as we can.”

Explaining the intent behind high tiers to influence water use.

Places Mentioned

MinitristaTrillium neighborhoodMoundWakonia

Events & Meetings (2)

  • December 8th (Scheduled rate adoption)
  • October 6th (Previous discussion session)
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