02/07/2001 Council Minutes - Laserfiche WebLink

Home Search

CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION FEBRUARY 7, 2001 The Finance Director stated the problem with the old rates is they did not factor in depreciation. He reviewed the expenses and revenues over or under expenditures for 2001— 2003 relating to the utilities. Staff advised the Council must decide if the rates should be increased immediately or phased in. DISCUSS AFSCME CONTRACT, DAN TESCH Staff advised negotiations of a proposed 2001 labor contract with the AFSCME bargaining unit has been completed. The union membership voted to ratify the proposed contract last week. The City Council needs to ratify it before it can be adopted. Staff advised there are no language changes in the contract. Changes from the previous contract include: 1. A three percent cost of living adjustment, retroactive to January 1, 2001. 2. Inclusion of two (2) additional positions: Office M blic Services and Accounting Clerk -Utility Billing/PC Techn. 3. Uniform allowance for the two (2) Buildin ne Environmental Specialist ($355 annually, 49 contract) 4. Market adjustments to three (3) posi re' s 2%; Senior Coordinator, 4%; Community This item will appear on the regular Conday, February 12, 2001, 6:30 p.m. CONSIDER EDAC VA .._ N SCH Staff advised the ; C cy was re -advertised as a one-year term. The vacancy is a two (2) year term. `��-.lications were received by applicants that have been previously intervie 4 aff asked if the Council would like to re -advertise the vacancy again noting it is a t . (2) year term. Council directed staff to re -advertise the EDAC vacancy noting it is for a two (2) year term. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE, DAN TESCH Staff advised the next Comprehensive Plan work session is schedule for Friday, February 16, 2001, 7:00 a.m. Al Brixius and the City Planner will be present. SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING WITH TARGET, DAN TESCH Staff advised the only times in February to meet with Target for a special meeting is on a Saturday. 8