Packet explainer
This packet explainer covers the July 6, 2026 council meeting, which centers on City Manager Peter Troedsson's performance evaluation and a compensation survey recommending a salary range midpoint adjustment.
Special Session
Meeting type
Recess to Executive Session and reconvene for compensation action.
-15%
Salary comparison
Albany City Manager's base pay is 15% below the market median of peer cities.
$250,000
Median base salary
Proposed midpoint of the new 35% salary range.
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Agenda actions
Executive session performance evaluation and open session compensation vote.
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Agenda guide
Council action
Open the meeting and record attendance.
Plain-language read
The meeting will start at 4:00 p.m. inside the City Hall Council Chambers.
Why this matters
Roll call determines which council members are present to conduct business and vote.
Source trail
Council action
Receive testimony from residents on agenda topics.
Plain-language read
Neighbors can speak on any city matters. Comments are recorded and become part of the public record.
Why this matters
This is the primary opportunity for residents to address the council directly about city management and compensation before votes occur.
Source trail
Council action
Convene a closed executive session to review and evaluate the employment-related performance of the chief executive officer.
Plain-language read
The council will close the meeting to the public to review the performance of City Manager Peter Troedsson. The public and media are excluded from this portion, except as permitted by law.
Why this matters
Executive sessions allow candid performance discussions but are strictly restricted by state law to prevent general city business from being conducted behind closed doors.
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Council action
Reconvene in open session for public discussion and vote on City Manager compensation per OAR 199-040-0020.
Plain-language read
The council returns to an open public meeting to discuss and potentially vote on adjusting the City Manager's salary, deferred compensation, and benefits based on the Raftelis survey recommendations.
Why this matters
Performance can be reviewed in private, but public employee compensation decisions are made and voted on in public.
Records note
The Raftelis report states that Albany's City Manager base salary ($215,879) is 15% below the peer median ($250,000). Measured as the difference divided by the median (($250,000 - $215,879) / $250,000), the gap is 13.65%. Measured as the difference divided by Albany's current salary (($250,000 - $215,879) / $215,879), the median is 15.8% above Albany's current salary. A 15% figure calculated from the median would put Albany's salary at $212,500.
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Council action
Hear updates, announcements, and issues raised by councilors.
Plain-language read
Council members can bring up community topics, announce upcoming ward events, or request future agenda items.
Why this matters
This allows councilors to raise constituent concerns and direct staff to prepare information for future meetings.
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Council action
Hear administrative and project updates from City Manager Peter Troedsson.
Plain-language read
The City Manager provides a brief report on ongoing city staff activities, project timelines, and administrative milestones.
Why this matters
This report keeps the council and public informed of administrative operations and municipal progress between formal meetings.
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Council action
Formally end the council meeting.
Plain-language read
The meeting is declared closed.
Why this matters
Adjournment marks the official end of the public record for the meeting.
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