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Commission approves hiring MRA to conduct 2026 salary survey

Cass County Commission · March 17, 2026

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Summary

Cass County selected MRA to conduct its 2026 three-year salary survey, replacing the prior vendor Gallagher; commissioners discussed cost differences and timing before approving the recommendation.

Tracy Peters presented the county's options for a mandatory three-year salary survey and recommended hiring MRA, a Minneapolis-based firm used by the City of Fargo. Peters said MRA performed well on prior work with the FM Diversion authority and offered a competitive process to compare about 30 benchmark positions across roughly 25--30 comparable entities.

Peters described the cost structure as an hourly-based estimate in a range (about $24,700 to $29,900) and contrasted that with the 2023 Gallagher flat-rate engagement (which she said cost about $40,000). "We thought they had a really good product... I was impressed by their process," Peters said of MRA and recommended the county proceed with MRA this cycle.

Commissioners asked about cost differences and the county voted to hire MRA to begin the survey work so results will be available for the next budget cycle. The motion passed by roll call; staff indicated the work will begin immediately to meet budget timelines.