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Finance Director Lund replied that the final payment was made in 2018 for the Train Station. She <br />stated that TIF 1 and 2 dollars were used to pay for the Train Station. She stated that the remainder <br />would be used for 116 improvements within those districts as those are committed projects with <br />the County. <br /> <br />Councilmember Musgrove asked if the remaining funds in the TIF district would impact the <br />budget. <br /> <br />Finance Director Lund confirmed that would not impact the budget. <br /> <br />Councilmember Musgrove referenced the proposed COLA, noting that negotiations with the <br />unions has not yet begun. She stated that she would like to provide input. <br /> <br />Administrative Services Director Lasher stated that the union negotiations process is outlined by <br />State Statute and begins with a notice of desire to negotiate, which must begin 60 days before the <br />expiration of the contract. She stated that the process begins well before that time and stated that <br />th <br />she does have all of the notices and negotiations will begin as of August 30. She stated that the <br />Council does discuss the negotiations, but it would be hard for the Council to provide comments <br />without having the initial proposal from the unions. She noted that she and the City Administrator <br />provide updates and gather input from the Council four to five times during that process. <br /> <br />Deputy City Administrator Gladhill noted that discussion does not need to occur prior to adoption <br />of the preliminary levy and budget, as that figure can be reduced prior to final adoption. He <br />commented that there will be time to discuss the negotiations and have that information back <br />before the final adoption. <br /> <br />Councilmember Riley stated that perhaps there should be a closed session at some point for the <br />Council to provide input on the negotiations. He also requested that a Councilmember be involved <br />or present for the negotiation process. <br /> <br />Mayor LeTourneau stated that he would be open to the suggestion and asked staff for input. <br /> <br />Administrative Services Director Lasher stated that she has never worked under that scenario, <br />noting that she has been involved since 2004. She stated that there are frequent closed meetings <br />with the Council to provide updates and obtain input from the Council during the negotiations. <br /> <br />Deputy City Administrator Gladhill noted that the management team can discuss that option and <br />bring a recommendation back to the Council. <br /> <br />Mayor LeTourneau stated that he would be interested in feedback but would not want to put <br />pressure on the negotiations. <br /> <br />Councilmember Kuzma commented that there was a Personnel Committee and asked why that is <br />no longer ongoing. <br /> <br />City Council Work Session / August 10, 2020 <br />Page 2 of 8 <br /> <br />