Compensation and paid time off

We strive to pay competitive wages, and employees receive regular pay increases for stronger financial stability. We also offer a generous paid leave package that includes:

• Vacation
• Holidays 
• Sick leave
• Parental leave (twelve weeks paid)

Insurance

Health insurance

The City offers eligible employees and their dependents medical insurance through Medica. You have a choice of five provider networks, allowing you to find the best option for you and your family.

Learn about our medical plan

HRA/VEBA spending account

The City contributes to an HRA/VEBA spending account for employees enrolled in the City's medical plan. You can use this account to pay for eligible health care expenses. 

Learn about HRA/VEBA and flexible spending accounts

Dental insurance

We pay 100% of the premiums for Delta Dental insurance for employees and their dependents.

Learn about our dental coverage

Retirement plans

City employees earn a pension. You also have choices for optional retirement savings programs.

Pension

We participate in the Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA). You and the City both contribute a percentage of your pay to fund future benefits.

Deferred compensation

Employees may choose to participate in pretax or after-tax savings plans through the Minnesota State Retirement System (MSRS).

Additional benefits

We also provide employees with:

• City-paid life insurance
• Optional supplemental life insurance
• Heath care and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• Subsidized transit passes
• Employee Assistance Program
• Health and wellness program
• Learning and development opportunities