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7.02: Consider Adopting Resolution #14 -12 -257 Approving a Two -Year Labor Agreement with the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Human . Resources Manager Lasher reviewed the staff report and recommendation to settle a two - year labor agreement with the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME). Councilmember Riley noted the recommendation is for the City to give a cost of living raise to City staff, which is a fair amount while also being fair stewards of the public's money. He indicated that in view of high health insurance cost increases experienced by others, the City is lucky it is only experiencing a 10% increase. Councilmember LeTourneau concurred and extended the Council's appreciation to Human Resources Manager Lasher and staff for their due diligence in negotiating these contract terms. Motion by Councilmember LeTourneau, seconded by Councilmember Riley, to Adopt Resolution #14 -12 -257 Approving a Two -Year Labor Agreement with the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME). Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Strommen, Councilmembers LeTourneau, Riley, Johns, Kuzma, and Tossey. Voting No: None. Absent: Councilmember Backous. 7.03: Consider Adopting Resolution #14 -12 -250 Adopting Special Assessments Policy for City Improvement Projects City Engineer Westby reviewed the staff report and recommendation to adopt the draft Special Assessment Policy. It was noted that if adopted, staff will complete the Garnet Street Reconstruction Feasibility Report and present it to Council for approval on January 13, 2015, with approvals for plans and specifications and bidding to be requested in the spring of 2015. Mayor Strommen described the Council's lengthy consideration in developing this Policy and thanked staff and all who contributed towards that effort including the Public Works Committee. Councilmember Riley noted the Policy highlight is that it is compliant with the City Charter and the focus is street reconstruction. He clarified that the City would not assess higher than the increase in value to the property as calculated by an outside appraiser. Councilmember LeTourneau stated this Policy is part of a strategy that includes many complex pieces. He stated support for the Policy as it offers flexibility and addresses the larger question of how the City will maintain and reconstruct its streets. Motion by Councilmember Riley, seconded by Councilmember Kuzma, to Adopt Resolution #14 -12 -250 Adopting Special Assessments Agreement for City Improvement Projects. City Council / December 9, 2014 Page 8 of 13