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Case #2: LELS Contract Negotiations Police Chief Gustafson stated that the City Council and representatives of LELS (Law Enforcement Labor Services) have negotiated an employment agreement that covers the period of January 1, 2000 through December 31, 2001. Motion by Mayor Gamec, seconded by Councilmember Anderson, to recommend that City Council adopt the resolution approving the 2000 - 2001 Labor Agreement with Law Enforcement Labor Services, Inc. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Gamec and Chairperson Anderson. Voting No: None. Case #3: Police Sergeant Promotion Police Chief Gustafson stated that in January 2000, Sergeant Jim Way will be departing for a three-month training session at the FBI National Academy in Virginia which wilt create a need for supervisory assistance for that period and beyond. With the anticipated addition of another patrol officer early in 2000, the possible retirement of the department's Records Manager from the front office, and additional training mandates enacted by the legislature, the need for a third sergeant has arrived. Funding sources for this position have been identified in the proposed 2000 budget. The promotion to Sergeant would be effective January 1, 2000. The process would involve an internal posting for eligible candidates as defined by the existing Police Policy Manual and the current job description for Sergeant. Oral interviews would be conducted by a panel of experienced law enforcement supervisors and a personnel professional selected by the City Administrator. This paneI would rank the candidates and the Chief would select one from the top three. Motion by Mayor Gamec, seconded by Councilmember Anderson, to recommend City Council authorize the process to promote an eligible candidate to the position of Police Sergeant, effective January 1, 2000. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Gamec and Chairperson Anderson. Voting No: None. Case #4: Unpaid Leave of Absence for Police Department Records Manager Police Chief Gustafson stated that the Police Departments Records Manager Arlene Stafford has requested an extended period of time off work from January 6, 2000, until March 9, 2000. She would have five weeks vacation and holiday time available to her during this time, leaving the need for a four-week leave of absence without pay. The City's Personnel Policy allows for such time off providing the employee's Department Head, the City Administrator, and the City Council approves the request. It is understood by the employee that insurance premiums normally paid by the City would be her responsibility during any period of unpaid leave and that the City would pay no retirement benefits during that period. The part-time office employee in Personnel Committee/December 14, 1999 Page 2 of 3 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I