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Council approves city manager contract amendment raising base salary to $18,500
Summary
After an executive session, Granite Falls council approved an amendment to City Manager Jeff Balentine's employment agreement (Option C), increasing the base salary to $18,500 per month effective July 16, 2026; the vote was 4–1.
Following an executive session on pending litigation and review of a public employee, the council returned to open session and considered an amendment to the City Manager employment agreement. The council first moved to approve the amendment with a proposed salary, then amended the main motion to change the salary figure; the final motion approved Option C with a base salary of $18,500 per month, effective July 16, 2026.
The final motion to approve the amendment passed with four votes in favor and one opposed (Council Member Tom FitzGerald). The motion included authorization for the Mayor to execute the amendment subject to final review and form approval by the City Attorney. No additional contract terms or total compensation figures beyond the monthly base were recorded in the minutes.
