Agenda - Council Work Session - 05/03/2005

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CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION Topic Report: Organizational and Compensation Studies By: Givonna Reed, Human Resources Manager Background: Org, anizational Study As some of you may know, the City of Eagan recently conducted an organizational study in response to some siglfificant changes the organization is facing. The study was initiated by management mad the results will be used by management as a tool to address two major issues: 1. the retirements of several senior managers (succession planning) 2. Eagan's service delivery model given that the City is approximately 95% built out Attached is a summary of Eagan's goals and process as prepared by the City of Ramsey's Management Intern, Jason Schmidt. The City of Eagan has received the results of the organizational study and they are currently in the implementation stage. Eagan has agreed to share thc results of the study once the results have been presented to the Eagan City Council. Af~er a revie;v of Eagan's RFP and discussions with Dianne Miller, the City of Eagan's point of contact for the organizational study, staffbelieves that there could be tremendous benefits to conducting a similar study in Ramsey. Given the rapid growth that Ramsey is currently experiencing, it would be very valuable to Ramsey staff and residents to have professional guidance regarding how to proactively develop service delivery models and how to shape an organizational sttx~cture that will be responsive to the needs and desires of the diverse community that Ramsey will soon be serving. Staff is requesting authorization to further assess the goals, benefits and process of conducting an organizational study later this year. Co~y~ensafion Study In addition to the organizational study, staff would like to introduce the topic of a compensation study which would take place after the organizational study if both studies are approved by the City Co~_mcil. Thc propose of a compensation study is to ensure that pay levels are consistent and equitable between classifications and competitively aligned with the market. It has been several years since Ramsey conducted a compensation study. In addition, a compensation study is necessary to ensure that Ramsey can compete with its peers in recruiting quality staff. As Ramsey approaches a population of 25,000 over the next couple years, Ramsey will be competing with cities such as Maple Grove, Lakeville, Blaine and Woodbury for staff. Staff is requesting authorization to further research the specifics of a compensation study.