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Introduction 2 Springsted The following Audit documents the comprehensive review and evaluation of the City's existing classification and compensation system and recommendations for revisions to the current system. As a part of this Audit, Springsted reviewed current job descriptions for all positions in the City and conducted an analysis of the job evaluation points for all positions, utilizing the up -to -date job descriptions. A compensation survey was conducted utilizing information from the League of Minnesota Cities Salary and Benefits Survey using comparable regional employers. The results of the revised job evaluation points and the City's current compensation structure were used to create a salary curve which served as the foundation for reviewing the City's current compensation program and its comparability to the market and internal comparability of City positions. The compensation program structure review relies upon pay philosophy concepts that include: • Providing fair and equitable compensation to employees • Maintaining a competitive pay structure that takes into consideration the City's fiscal resources • Ensuring that employee compensation is based on individual performance that meets or exceeds expectations, and reflects changing economic conditions • Providing consistent administration of pay policies and procedures among all City departments • Evaluate compensation in comparison with comparable employers • Developing recommendations for modifications to the current compensation system that addresses internal equity and external market competitiveness and which meets the requirements of the State of Minnesota Local Government Pay Equity Act This final report represents the culmination of the Human Resource Audit. It reflects significant City staff involvement. A salary survey was conducted as part of this Study. Survey participant were selected based on demographics, geographic proximity, and their similarity to the City of Lino Lakes. Fifteen metropolitan cities, listed below, were included in the survey: • City of Champlin • City of Prior Lake • City of Chanhassen • City of Ramsey • City of Chaska • City of Rosemount • City of Farmington • City of Savage • City of Forest Lake • City of Shoreview • City of Hastings • City of Stillwater • City of New Brighton • City of White Bear Lake • City of Oakdale Lino Lakes, Minnesota. Human Resource Audit.