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Our Mission: To wok together to respcsibty grow Our community, and to provide quality, cest,effective, and efficient government services. CC Regular Session 7. 2. Meeting Date: 11/27/2018 By: Colleen Lasher, Administrative Services Information Title: Adopt Resolution #18-248 to Approve the City's 2019-2020 Union Contracts Purpose/Background: The most recent labor agreements with the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) and Law Enforcement Labor Services (LELS) Patrol, Sergeants and Captains will expire on December 31, 2018. Staff met with the unions and the City Council several times 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 four unions to settle the 2-year labor agreements, effective January 1, 2019 through December 31, 2020. Staff recommends the City Council approve the 2019-2020 labor agreement with AFSCME, LELS-Patrol, LELS-Sergeants and LELS Captains as follows: Duration - All Unions 2 Years -- January 1, 2019 to December 31, 2020 Wages / Cost of Living Adjustment - All Unions Effective January 1, 2019 -- 2.75% wage increase. Effective January 1, 2020 -- 3% wage increase. Staff has reviewed the most recent COLA data and found these amounts to be adequately competative with other metro cities. Staff recommends the COLA in order to maintain a competitive compensation package and proactively retain the city's talent. Health Insurance for 2019 - All Unions The City continues to be a member of 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 two networks; or they may choose to waive the City's health insurance. If approved, the City's total monthly contribution to health insurance, including contributions to the health reimbursement account or the health savings account will be as follows: Employee only (single) from: $789.00 to $858.00; Employee and Children $1,033.60; Employee and Spouse $1,077.40; and Family $1,327.80. Employees that elect to waive health insurance in 2019 will receive credit in lieu of coverage in the amount of $370.00 per month and must agree to specific terms and conditions. Note: Employees are responsible for paying the difference between the premium and the City's contribution.