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approving the listed changes to the City's labor agreement with LELS-Patrol. The contract, including the proposed language, will be effective January 2006-December 2007. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Gamec, Councilmembers Cook, Olson, Elvig, Pearson, and Strommen. Voting No: None. Absent: Councilmember Jeffrey. 2) Consider Approving 2006-2007 Wages and Benefits for Non-Union Employees Councilmember Cook stated the 2006-2007 Wages and Benefits for Non-Union employees are basically the same as the agreement for the LELS-Patrol. Staff and the Personnel Committee recommend approval of the 2006-2007 Wages and Benefits for Non-Union Employees. Motion by Councilmember Cook, seconded by Councilmember Pearson, to ratify the recommendation of the Personnel Committee in Case No. 2 and to adopt Resolution #06-01-037 approving the listed benefits and wages for non-union employees. The changes are effective January 1, 2006. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Gamec, Councilmembers Cook, Pearson, Elvig, Olson, and Strommen. Voting No: None. Absent: Councilmember Jeffrey. Further discussion: Mayor Gamec inquired if the AFSCME contract is still in negotiations. Councilmember Cook replied the AFSCME contract will be going to mediation. 3) Consider Authorization to Hire a Streets Maintenance Worker and begin the Recruitment Process to fill the Parks Maintenance Worker Position Councilmember Cook explained as part of the 2006 budget, the City Council authorized the creation of one new Public Works Streets Maintenance Worker position. An internal recruitment process was conducted to fill this vacancy; two applications were received and interviews were conducted. Staff is recommending authorization to hire Greg Lind, who is currently a Parks Maintenance Worker. If Mr. Lind is appointed to the Streets Maintenance Worker position, staff further recommends that the Personnel Committee grant authorization to begin the recruitment process to fill the Parks Maintenance Worker position. The Personnel Committee recommends authorization of staff's recommendations. Motion by Councilmember Cook, seconded by Councilmember Olson, to ratify the recommendation of the Personnel Committee in Case No. 3 and adopt Resolution #06-01-038 to grant authorization to hire Greg Lind as the City's new Public Works Streets Maintenance Worker effective January 25, 2006; and to authorize staff to begin the recruitment process to fill the Parks Maintenance Worker position left vacant by Mr. Lind. Mayor Gamec inquired if there will be cross training between the Public Works Street Maintenance and the Parks Maintenance Departments. City Administrator Norman replied this information will be included in the Weekly Update. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Gamec, Councilmembers Cook, Olson, Elvig, Pearson, and Strommen. Voting No: None. Absent: Councilmember Jeffrey. City Council / January 24, 2006 Page 19 of 22