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Council approves consultant to update compensation system; consultant warns of pay‑equity constraints

Lake Elmo City Council · March 4, 2026
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Summary

Lake Elmo authorized an abbreviated compensation study with Flaherty & Hood to refresh job evaluations and market comparisons while remaining mindful of Minnesota pay‑equity law and budget impacts.

The Lake Elmo City Council voted to retain Flaherty & Hood for a targeted compensation update intended to maintain internal equity and check market competitiveness.

Jennifer (administration) outlined the city’s need to refresh its pay system and said the goal was an abbreviated study that preserves the existing classification structure while addressing known misalignments. Brandon Fitzsimmons of Flaherty & Hood…

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