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2. 5. <br />CC Work Session <br />Meeting Date: <br />07/28/2026 <br />Primary Strategic Plan Initiative: Strive for high organizational morale and employee retention. <br />Information <br />Title: <br />Discussion Regarding Union Contract Negotiations (Discussion Closed to the Public) <br />Purpose/Background: <br />The purpose of this discussion is to update the City Council on the status of negotiations for the City's five contracts and to <br />gather Council feedback to guide the next phase of negotiations. <br />Per Minnesota Statutes 13D.03, which states: "The governing body of a public employer may, by a majority vote in a public <br />meeting, decide to hold a closed meeting to consider strategy for labor negotiations, including negotiation strategies or <br />developments or discussion and review of labor negotiation proposals, conducted pursuant to sections 179A.01 to 179A.25, <br />staff is requesting that the City Council go into closed session to discuss the City's labor negotiations strategy for its five <br />union contracts. <br />At this time, City staff will have met the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME), Law <br />Enforcement Labor Services (LELS) Patrol group and the LELS Crime Data Analysts groups. Other groups include LELS <br />Sergeant and LELS Captains. <br />Supporting documentation will be distributed and recollected at the meeting. <br />Time Frame/Observations/Alternatives: <br />Up to 20 minutes <br />Funding Source: <br />Not applicable at this time. <br />Recommendation: <br />Outcome/Action: <br />For the City Council to provide staff with direction regarding how to proceed with contract negotiations. <br />Attachments <br />No file(s) attached. <br />Form Review <br />Inbox Reviewed By Date <br />Brian Hagen Brian Hagen 07/23/2026 03:10 PM <br />Form Started By: Colleen Lasher Started On: 07/23/2026 10:52 AM <br />Final Approval Date: 07/23/2026 <br />