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COUNCIL MINUTES DECEMBER 14, 1998 PUBLIC SAFETY REPORT, DAVE PECCHIA Consideration of Accepting the Resignation of Officer Fossum - Mr. Pecchia stated that after nine (9) years of serving the residents of the community, part-time Officer Robert Fossum has submitted his resignation from the Lino Lakes Police Department citing scheduling conflicts. Mr. Pecchia requested the Council accept Officer Fossum's resignation and wish him well in his future endeavors. Mr. Pecchia stated that Officer Fossum was the City's only part-time Police Officer. The position will not be filled thus ending an era of part-time Police Officer's serving the City. Council Member Lyden moved to accept Officer Fossum's resignation as presented. Council Member Dahl seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. OLD BUSINESS - None NEW BUSINESS Consideration of the Operating Engineer's Union Local #49 (49ner's) Contract, Dan Tesch - Mr. Tesch stated that a three (3) year contract has been reached with the local 49ner's. The contract changes include a 3% increase in wages which is consistent with the industry. The contract also increases their insurance coverage to be equal with the City manager's. Severance language and comp time has been added. Life insurance has been increased to $25,000. The pay difference for heavy equipment is 30 cents per hour. The union will vote on the contract December 15, 1998. Mayor Sullivan noted the contract agreement took a long time. She indicated the City has a super group of people doing this work. Council Member Bergeson noted the wage rate has increased 3% which represents real gains for the workers because inflation has been lower than 3% for the last several years. Council Member Neal asked if the workers have back pay coming. Mr. Tesch indicated the workers will receive one year's back pay as outlined in the contract. Council Member Neal moved to accept the contract for the Operating Engineer's Union Local #49 as outlined. Council Member Lyden seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Discussion of New City Administrator, Dave Pecchia - Mr. Pecchia stated there was a meeting earlier this evening to discuss the three (3) finalists for the City Administrator position. Council has decided to extend an offer to one of the finalists. He stated he will work with PDI and Mr. Tesch to draft the final details of the employment agreement. This issue will come before Council on December 21, 1998, for final approval. 12