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MOUNDSVI Item No: 05D Meeting Date: October 14, 2025 Type of Business: Consent Agenda City Administrator Review: City of Mounds View Staff Report To: Honorable Mayor and City Council From: Rayla Sue Ewald, Human Resource Director Item Title/Subject: Resolution 10156, Approving a Three-Year Labor Agreement with the LELS 232 Police Sergeants Effective January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2028 Introduction: The previous labor agreement with the LELS 232 (Sergeants) group will expire at the end of 2025. The City and the Union have conducted a series of negotiation sessions and have come to an agreement on terms for the three-year period beginning January 1, 2026. Discussion: The Agreement provides for the following changes: Article 13—Work Schedules— Employees who attend mandatory meetings shall receive a minimum of three (3) hours pay (an increase from two hours). Article 17 — Insurance For 2026, the City will contribute a maximum amount of$1,305 per month toward each employee's insurance, a $30 increase over the 2025 contribution of$1,275. For 2027 and 2028, the table below would apply. If, for example, health insurance premiums increase by 15% for 2027, the City would increase its monthly contribution to $1,350. If the Health Insurance The Maximum Monthly City Premium Increases by Contribution will increase by: Less than 1% No change 1% to 5.99% + $15 6% to 10.99% + $30 11% to 15.99% + $45 Greater than 16% + $60 Article 17.1 — Wording within the article was restructured, making it more clear for current and future staff to navigate the agreement. Article 17.2 — This segment was removed as it applied to all staff, is benefit related, and not a negotiable item. Article 17.2 was replaced with information relating to the Family and Medical Benefit Insurance Program which becomes available January 1, 2026, and will be available to covered employees as defined under Minnesota Statute Chapter 268B. Article 18— Uniform Allowance Increase of$30 per year Article 22.1 — Retirement Health Care Savings — Recalculated to this contract period. Appendix A • The City will pay a 4% wage increase, plus a 5% market rate adjustment for year 2026. • The City will pay a 3% wage increase, plus a 2% market rate adjustment for year 2027. • The City will pay a 3% wage increase, plus a 2% market rate adjustment for year 2028. • Canine Handler - Employees classified as K9 Handlers will receive $125 per bi-weekly payroll (previously $215/month). • Trainers Pay- Sergeants assigned as an instructor in use of force including Firearms, Intermediate Weapons, and Bolawrap will be paid a $100 per month stipend or$1,200 annually.