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Board raises Clerk TreasurerSara Nelson's pay after closed-session review
Summary
After a closed-session employee performance discussion, the Silver Creek Township Board approved increasing Clerk Treasurer Sara Nelson's hourly rate from $28 to $32, effective July 12, 2026; the motion carried 3-0-1 upon reconvening.
The Silver Creek Township Board of Supervisors voted to increase Clerk Treasurer Sara Nelson's hourly pay from $28.00 to $32.00, effective the start of the next payroll period on Sunday, July 12, 2026. The change followed a closed meeting held under Minnesota Statute 13D.05 to discuss employee performance.
Chairman Mike Helman introduced the motion after the meeting reconvened; the motion was seconded by Supervisor Sandy Forsman and carried with a 3-0-1 tally. The Board public minutes record the action as taking place immediately after the closed session, which began at approximately 8:28 PM and concluded when the public meeting reconvened at 9:03 PM.
The pay increase was the single personnel action recorded after the closed-session discussion. The minutes do not specify other terms such as a new job description, merit schedule, or benefits changes. The Boarddid not record additional conditions tied to the wage increase in the open minutes.
