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Council endorses phase‑one implementation of ABDO compensation study to align non‑union pay scales
Summary
After city staff summarized an ABDO classification and compensation study, council reached consensus to implement phase one (placing non‑union employees on a step/grade scale), estimated to cost about $32,800 and to align future adjustments with union negotiations to avoid wage compression.
City staff presented results of an ABDO classification and compensation study that reviewed job descriptions, market salary data and internal pay equity. The study found Crookston’s starting pay was, on average, roughly 6% below comparable markets and proposed a 22‑grade step/grade scale for non‑union employees with embedded step increases and recommended processes for positive‑evaluation movement.
Staff outlined a two‑phase implementation option: Phase 1 would place non‑union employees on the new scale at the next closest step (an average one‑time cost estimated at about $32,800). Phase 2 would add a 4% cost‑of‑living adjustment (a projected total non‑union package increase of roughly 6%) and would increase the near‑term cost to about $96,400. Council discussed the risk of wage compression if union negotiations produce larger COLAs and agreed the prudent path is to implement Phase 1 now and synchronize further adjustments after union negotiations conclude.
Council asked for an item for formal council action at an upcoming meeting and staff said the Phase 1 cost can be covered in the 2026 budget. The council consensus was to move forward with Phase 1 and bring formal documentation for approval.
