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no. Our Mission: To work"ettrer to resposibty grow our community,and to provide quality,cost-effective.and efficient government services. CC Regular Session 7.3. Meeting Date: 12/13/2016 By: Colleen Lasher,Administrative Services Information Title: Adopt Resolution 916-12-245 to Approve the City's 2017-2018 Union Contracts Purpose/Background: The most recent labor agreements with the American Federation of State,County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME),Law Enforcement Labor Services Patrol and Sergeants(LELS-Patrol)and(LELS-Sergeants)expire on December 31, 2016. Staff met with the City Council in several closed sessions to discuss contract negotiations specific to wages and health insurance and to address the other outstanding negotiations items. As a result of the meetings, staff reached a tentative agreement between the City of Ramsey and all three unions to settle the 2-year labor agreements effective January 1, 2017 through December 31,2018. Staff recommends that the City Council approve the 2017-2018 labor agreement with AFSCME,LELS-Patrol and LELS-Sergeants, as follows: Duration-All Unions 2 Years--January 1, 2017 to December 31, 2108 Wages/Cost of Living Adjustment-All Unions Effective January 1, 2017 --2%wage increase. Effective January 1, 2018 --2 1/2%wage increase. Effective July 1, 2018 -- 1/2%wage increase. Staff has accounted for the 2017 wage increases listed above in the 2017 budget process. The 2018 changes will be accounted for during the next budgeting cycle. Staff has reviewed the most recent COLA data and found these amounts to be on the conservative side compared to other similar sized cities. Staff recommends the COLA in order to maintain a competitive compensation package and proactively retain the city's talent. Health Insurance-All Unions 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. Employees may choose a health plan that best meets their needs by selecting one of four tiers and choosing between three networks; or they may choose to waive the City's health insurance. Staff recommends approving the following 2017/2018 Memorandum of Understanding(MOU)for City contributions to health Insurance. 2017 --The City's monthly contribution to health insurance in 2017 is as follows: Employee only contribution is from$700.00 to$723.50, Employee and Children contribution is$871.60, Employee and Spouse contribution is