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Minot council approves $38,000 compensation study; HR to pursue job-description and pay-structure changes
Summary
The council unanimously approved a compensation consulting contract with Heron Palmer to review pay scales, job descriptions, compression issues and the potential shift from steps to salary bands ahead of the 2026 budget process.
The Minot City Council unanimously approved a compensation consulting proposal with Heron Palmer on Jan. 6 after councilmembers asked staff to clarify the scope and deliverables.
Alderman Fuller questioned why the city would spend $38,000 on an outside consultant when internal staff could perform some work; the amount was raised during discussion. City Manager Harold Stewart and HR Director Lisa Junt said the contract…
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