2025.11.17 Minnetrista Work Session
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
Full Document Analysis
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.
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.
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.
People (3)
JasperCity StaffManaging utility rates and pay plan logistics for council discussion.
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Managing utility rates and pay plan logistics for council discussion.
“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/HRProvided overview of compensation programs and pay equity law.
1 quote
Provided overview of compensation programs and pay equity law.
“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 MemberAdvocating for conservation habits and examining tier percentages.
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Advocating for conservation habits and examining tier percentages.
“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
Events & Meetings (2)
- December 8th (Scheduled rate adoption)
- October 6th (Previous discussion session)