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COUNCIL MINUTES DRAFT 2 FINANCE DEPARTMENT REPORT 43 There was no report from the Finance Department. 44 ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT REPORT 45 A) Consider Resolution 20-35 Approving the LELS Local No. 299, Labor Contract for 46 Police Officers – Human Resources Manager Bartholomew reviewed her written report. The 47 council is being asked to approve a one year labor contract with the police officers union. Ms. 48 Bartholomew reviewed the terms of the proposed contract (as included in the staff report on record). 49 Councilmember Ruhland moved to approve Resolution No. 20-35 as presented. Councilmember 50 Cavegn seconded the motion. Motion carried: Yeas, 5; Nays none. 51 B) Consideration of Personnel Reductions – Administrator Karlson noted that the pandemic 52 virus situation has impacted City services. The council discussed at their last work session the 53 cancelation of the City’s summer events and parks and recreation programming. In consideration of 54 that cancellation, staff has reviewed the personnel situation and determined that layoff of some staff 55 is the best option moving forward. The discussion included recognition of changes that have 56 occurred that impact the use of the City’s programs and consideration of what a parks and recreation 57 program should look like moving forward. If staff were to be brought back for future events, it 58 would probably be seasonal or part time. The proposed layoff of this personnel would be effective 59 April 24, 2020. 60 Mayor Rafferty remarked that this has been troubling for the City staff family as there are bonds that 61 have formed. These are difficult times and that creates difficult decisions. He understands that 62 programming changes have occurred and he appreciates that they were recognized by staff and 63 brought to the council. 64 Councilmember Cavegn asked if the City is planning to discontinue athletic programs sponsored by 65 the City in the future? Administrator Karlson remarked that the Centennial programs are well 66 utilized. Public Services Director DeGardner explained that staff will be reviewing all programming 67 and will provide scenarios as the council moves to looking at next year’s budget. He added that it’s 68 difficult to duplicate programs that are offered elsewhere but there are certainly some programs that 69 staff may recommend go forward. 70 Councilmember Stoesz reitterated that these are tough times. He appreciates the work of the Parks 71 and Recreation staff in the past and recognizes that times are changing. There has to be a point 72 where competition impacts what the City can offer. It’s hard to let these individuals go but the 73 tough decisions have to be made. 74 Councilmember Lyden concurred that these are hard and sad decisions but sometimes changes have 75 to be made. He wishes these two employees well. 76 Councilmember Lyden moved to approve the personnel reductions as recommended. Councilmember 77 Stoesz seconded the motion. Motion carried: Yeas, 5; Nays none. 78 Administrator Karlson added that he is not, at this time, considering additional personnel reductions. 79 PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTMENT REPORT 80 There was no report from the Public Safety Department. 81