HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 9532RESOLUTION NO.9532
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
APPROVING SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT AND RELEASE OF CLAIMS
WHEREAS, Peter M. Berling was previously employed by the City as an investigator with the Police
Department; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Berling allegedly sustained injuries in the line of duty, which the City denies; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Berling was granted Police and Fire Plan duty disability benefits by the Public
Employees Retirement Association (PERA), pursuant to Minn. Stat. § 353.656, Subd. 1; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Berling claims to be entitled to continuation of health insurance coverage under
Minn. Stat. § 299A.465, as a result of his duty disability, which the City denies;
WHEREAS, the parties have reached a settlement of Mr. Berling's claim under Minn. Stat. §
299A.465; and
WHEREAS, the parties wish to resolve their differences without the cost, delay and uncertainty of
litigating the matter; and
WHEREAS, the Settlement Agreement and Release of Claims negotiated between the parties
provides for the resolution of all disputes between the parties as well as a release of all claims arising from
his employment with the City and specifically for all future payments of any health insurance premiums
owing from the City on behalf of Mr. Berling under Minn. Stat. § 299A.465.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT the above -referenced recitals are incorporated
herein to this Resolution.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Council hereby approves the
Settlement Agreement in substantially the form as attached hereto as Exhibit A, the contents of which are
incorporated herein by reference.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT, the Mayor, the City Administrator and
the City Attorney are hereby authorized and directed to take any and all additional steps and actions
necessary or convenient to prepare the appropriate documents and/or agreements to facilitate the
directives of the City Council as provided herein in order to accomplish the intent of this Resolution.
Adopted this loth day of January, 2022.
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Carol A. Mueller, Mdyor
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