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City of Northfield MN
File #: 25-295    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Information/Discussion Item Status: Filed
File created: 5/14/2025 In control: Council Employment Committee
On agenda: 5/19/2025 Final action: 5/19/2025
Title: Discuss 2026 benefits renewal and Minnesota paid leave considerations.
Attachments: 1. 1 - 8.35 parental leave, 2. 2 - 8.36 Paid Family Parental Leave, 3. 3 - 8.30 family medical leave

Council Employment Committee Meeting Date:                     May 19, 2025

 

To:                                          Members of the Council Employment Committee

 

From:                                          Michelle Mahowald, Communications/Human Resources Director

 

Title

Discuss 2026 benefits renewal and Minnesota paid leave considerations.

 

Body

Action Requested:                     

None.

 

Summary Report:

Gallagher Benefits Consultants Jessica Nikunen and Katie Reger had a meeting with Human Resources Specialist Kathy Fredrickson and myself on Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 11 a.m. in the St. Olaf Conference Room at City hall.

 

Staff will share general information about renewal and what to expect at future Council Employment Committee meetings.

 

Alternative Options:

None.

 

Financial Impacts:                     

None.

 

Tentative Timelines:                     

2026 benefits renewal and paid leave will be discussed with the committee in late summer.