04-13-2020 Council Meeting Minutes

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COUNCIL MINUTES APPROVED 41 C) Consider Approval of March 9, 2020 42 Council Meeting Minutes 43 FINANCE DEPARTMENT REPORT 44 There was no report from the Finance Department. 45 ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT REPORT Approved 46 A) Consider Resolution 20-35 Approving the LELS Local No. 299, Labor Contract for 47 Police Officers — Human Resources Manager Bartholomew reviewed her written report. The 48 council is being asked to approve a one year labor contract with the police officers union. Ms. 49 Bartholomew reviewed the terms of the proposed contract (as included in the staff report on record). 50 Councilmember Ruhland moved to approve Resolution No. 20-35 as presented. Councilmember 51 Cavegn seconded the motion. Motion carried: Yeas, 5; Nays none. 52 B) Consideration of Personnel Reductions —Administrator Karlson noted that the pandemic 53 virus situation has impacted City services. The council discussed at their last work session the 54 cancelation of the City's summer events and parks and recreation programming. In consideration 55 of that cancellation, staff has reviewed the personnel situation and determined that layoff of some 56 staff is the best option moving forward. The discussion included recognition of changes that have 57 occurred that impact the use of the City's programs and consideration of what a parks and recreation 58 program should look like moving forward. If staff were to be brought back for future events, it 59 would probably be seasonal or part time. The proposed layoff of this personnel would be effective 6o April 24, 2020. 61 Mayor Rafferty remarked that this has been troubling for the City staff family as there are bonds that 62 have formed. These are difficult times and that creates difficult decisions. He understands that 63 programming changes have occurred and he appreciates that they were recognized by staff and 64 brought to the council. 65 Councilmember Cavegn asked if the City is planning to discontinue athletic programs sponsored by 66 the City in the future? Administrator Karlson remarked that the Centennial programs are well 67 utilized. Public Services Director DeGardner explained that staff will be reviewing all 68 programming and will provide scenarios as the council moves to looking at next year's budget. He 69 added that it's difficult to duplicate programs that are offered elsewhere but there are certainly some 70 programs that staff may recommend go forward. 71 Councilmember Stoesz reitterated that these are tough times. He appreciates the work of the Parks 72 and Recreation staff in the past and recognizes that times are changing. There has to be a point 73 where competition impacts what the City can offer. It's hard to let these individuals go but the 74 tough decisions have to be made. 75 Councilmember Lyden concurred that these are hard and sad decisions but sometimes changes have 76 to be made. He wishes these two employees well. 77 Councilmember Lyden moved to approve the personnel reductions as recommended. Councilmember 78 Stoesz seconded the motion. Motion carried: Yeas, 5; Nays none. 79 Administrator Karlson added that he is not, at this time, considering additional personnel reductions.