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NEGOTIATING COMMITTEE CITY OF RAMSEY ANOKA COUNTY STATE OF MINNESOTA The Negotiating Committee held a meeting with the LELS Bargaining Unit on Friday, February 22, 1991, at the Ramsey Municipal Center, 15153 Nowthen Boulevard N.W., Ramsey, Minnesota 55303. Members Present: Councilmember Sheila Beyer Councilmember Kenneth Peterson Personnel Coordinator Kay McAloney Police Chief Michael Auspos Police Officer James Way Police Officer David Gustafson Police Officer Robert Kuhn Members Absent: Councilmember Glen Hardin Also Present: Recording Secretary Jo Thieling CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 3:15 p.m. CITIZEN INPUT None COMMITTEE BUSINESS Case #1: Labor Negotiations with LELS Bargaining Unit for 1991 Councilmember Peterson stated that the previous negotiations with the AFSCME Bargaining Unit were based on the Stanton Group 5 cities. He added that the City is still uncertain about future budget cuts. He commented that with the new City Council, the feeling is of a more "hands-on philosophy". He added that this is the first time City Council has been involved in the negotiations. He hoped the Police Department believed the Council was here to benefit the City and its employees. The Council and the Bargaining Unit proceeded to review the Employer Response to the 1/22/91 LELS Union Proposal. 1) .Wages:. LELS asked for a 5.5% increase, the City is offering 3.5% effective January 1, 1991. 2) Medical Insurance: The request was for $247.00 per month City contribution. The offer is for an increase to $220.00 per month. 3) Holidays: The request was for an additional 1/2 day. The offer is for an additional 1/2 holiday for Christmas Eve. Officer Way commented that the metro average is 11.35 holidays which will still leave the City of Ramsey below; however, it puts the City at the average figure. LELS Negotiations/February 22, 1991 Page 1 of 5