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Mounds View City Council May 24, 2004 Regular Meeting Page 13 J. Resolution 6271 Approving the 2004 Compensation Schedule for Non-Union Personnel. City Administrator Ulrich indicated this is a compensation schedule for non-union personnel and noted the City is negotiating with its unions within the City but has been unable to come to terms on any labor contracts. He then said that, since it is getting toward mid-year Staff felt it was time to recommend that the wages and benefits be established for the non-union personnel. City Administrator Ulrich outlined the proposed compensation schedule for non-union personnel. Jeremiah Anderson of 9025 Jefferson Street addressed Council and indicated that he was asked to speak on behalf of the union. He then stated that they have been in negotiations with the City since October of 2003 and in mediation since January of 2004 and this proposal is not that different than the tentative agreement. He further indicated that employees are disappointed that they have not been able to reach an agreement with the City. Mayor Linke indicated that Council would be meeting after the Council meeting to discuss the matter. He then asked if another bargaining session had been set. City Administrator Ulrich indicated there was not one set but he would be happy to set one. Mr. Anderson indicated that the members are hopeful that this can be resolved but there seems to be a feeling out there that they are being left out on the sidelines while other employees not represented are going to have an agreement in place that is not that different than the tentative agreement. Rita burring stated that they had every reason to believe that Mr. Ulrich had the authority and direction to negotiate a settlement. Mayor Linke explained that Council makes the final decision and it is a majority vote of Council. He then said that Mr. Ulrich does his best to come up with an agreement that is presented to Council and then a majority of the Council makes a decision on that agreement. Ms. burring asked why the union should schedule another session with Mr. Ulrich if he is not authorized to negotiate a settlement. MOTION/SECOND: Stigney/Marty. To Waive the Reading and Approve Resolution 6271, a Resolution Approving the 2004 Compensation Schedule for Non-Union Personnel as Amended. Council Member Stigney indicated that the Resolution should state that any monthly health insurance compensation is for family health insurance contribution. City Administrator Ulrich indicated that is how it is administered with the plan.