Agenda - Council Work Session - 09/22/2026

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2. 4. CC Work Session Meeting Date: 09/22/2026 Primary Strategic Plan Initiative: Strive for high organizational morale and employee retention. Information Title: Discussion Regarding Union Contract Negotiations (Discussion Closed to the Public) Purpose/Background: The purpose of this discussion is to update the City Council on the status of negotiations for the City's five contracts and to gather Council feedback to guide the next phase of negotiations. Per Minnesota Statutes 13D.03, which states: "The governing body of a public employer may, by a majority vote in a public meeting, decide to hold a closed meeting to consider strategy for labor negotiations, including negotiation strategies or developments or discussion and review of labor negotiation proposals, conducted pursuant to sections 179A.01 to 179A.25, staff is requesting that the City Council go into closed session to discuss the City's labor negotiations strategy. At this time, City staff met with all the unions, including the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME), Law Enforcement Labor Services (LELS) Patrol group, LELS Sergeants, LELS Captains group and the LELS Crime Data Analysts groups. Tonight's discussion will focus on the LELS Sergeants' group and AFSCME. Staff will provide a detailed update on all negotiations. Supporting documentation will be distributed and recollected at the meeting. Time Frame/Observations/Alternatives: Up to 20 minutes Funding Source: Not applicable at this time. Recommendation: Outcome/Action: For the City Council to provide staff with direction regarding how to proceed with contract negotiations. Attachments No file(s) attached. Form Review Inbox Reviewed By Date Brian Hagen Brian Hagen 09/17/2026 09:55 AM Form Started By: Colleen Lasher Started On: 09/16/2026 12:59 PM Final Approval Date: 09/17/2026