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lour 1111.1siion: To work together to reiposihty grow our community, and to provide quality, coat -effective, and efficient government ierrlcas. CC Regular Session 7. 1. Meeting Date: 12/09/2014 By: Colleen Lasher, Administrative Services Information Title: Adopt Resolution #14-12-258 approving the 2015 Non -union Cost of Living Adjustments (COLA) and Non -union Health Insurance Contributions. Purpose/Background: The purpose of this case is to ask the City Council to authorize the non -union employee cost of living adjustments (COLA) and non -union health insurance contributions for the City's 28 non -union employees in 2015. This request is based on the discussions at the November 25, 2014, work -session; it was the consensus of the City Council to move ahead with a 2% COLA and City health insurance contributions, as presented. Both the COLA and health insurance contributions fall within the 2015 budget. It should be noted, due to prior commitments, Councilmember Backus and Councilmember Tossey were not able to attend the November 2,511 meeting. Wages Staff has accounted for a 2% non -union cost of living adjustment (COLA) in the 2015 budget. Staff has reviewed the most recent COLA data and found that cities are coming in at an average COLA of 2%. Staff recommends a 2% COLA be authorized for the non -union employee group in order to maintain a completive compensation package and proactively retain the city's talent. The 2% COLA is the same amount offered to the other groups. Background Information -- COLA/Wage Adjustment History 2014 Wages • Non -Union 2% 01-01-14 • AFSCME 2% COLA 01-01-14 & 07-01-14 1% market adjustment • LELS Patrol and Sergeants 2% COLA 01-01-14 & 2% market adjustment 07-01-14 2013 1% COLA for all groups 2012 2% for all employee groups, with the exception of Department Heads at 1% 2011 Zero % for all employee groups 2010 Zero % for all employee groups 2003 to 2009 3% each year for all employee groups Health Insurance The City is members with LOGIS (Local Government Information Systems) which is a consortium of Minnesota local government units. This consortium has many benefits including coverage by the group's health plan; currently administered by BCBS. The City is benefiting by five years of rate caps; 2015 will mark the 4 th year with rates capped at a maximum increase of 10.6%; which was the increase the City received for 2015. Employees may choose a health plan that best meets their needs by selecting one of four tiers and choosing between two networks; or they may choose to waive the City's health insurance. Note: The following 2015 health insurance contributions are the same contributions proposed for all other employee groups; which has proven to be