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• COUNCIL MINUTES APRIL 10, 2006 APPROVED Resolution No. 06-57, Approving Funding for Voice Over IP System Approved Resolution No. 06-55, Approving Temporary On - Sale Liluor License for VFW Post #6583, Wine Tasting Event on May 19, 2006 Approved FINANCE DEPARTMENT REPORT, AL ROLEK There was no report from the Finance Depatlunent. ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT REPORT, DAN TESCH 2006 Wage Adjustments for Non -Union Employees — Administration Director Tesch advised staff is recommending that non-union employees receive a three percent salary adjustment for 2006. Three percent is the same percentage increase the City's other employee groups are receiving for 2006. Councilmember Stoltz moved to approve the wage adjustments as recommended. Councilmember Carlson seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously. • Consider 2006-2007 AFSCME Contract — Administration Director Tesch advised the City has received a tentative two-year agreement with AFCME, the union that represents the City's clerical/technical employees. It has been agreed that any increases in health insurance premiums that may arise later this year will be split, and provide a three percent increase in wages for 2006 and 2007. Three percent is the percentage increase given to Local 49 (general maintenance) and L.E.L.S (police officers). The City also agreed to a market increase of seven percent for two Recreation Supervisors. Councilmember O'Donnell moved to approve the AFSCME Contract as recommended. Councilmember Stoltz seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously. Offer of Employment to Tim Noll as a Police Officer — Administration Director Tesch advised last year the City recruited for a vacant police officer position. At that time a list was created from which the City would be able to draw upon future officers that could be hired within the year. The next individual on the availability list is Mr. Tim Noll. Mr. Noll has worked for the City as a seasonal employee for a number of years. Staff is confident that Mr. Noll will be an asset to the Public Safety Department. Councilmember Carlson moved to approve a conditional offer of employment to Mr. Noll. Councilmember Reinert seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously. • City Council Code of Conduct — City Administrator Heitke advised the updated "Lino Lakes City Council Code of Conduct" was presented and discussed at the City Council work session on April 3, 2