HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 10155 - 2025/10/14RESOLUTION NO. 10155
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
APPROVING A THREE-YEAR LABOR AGREEMENT WITH THE LELS 204
PATROL AND INVESTIGATORS EFFECTIVE
JANUARY 1, 2026, THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2028
WHEREAS, the previously approved Labor Agreement with the LELS 204 expires
at the end of 2025; and
WHEREAS, the City and the LELS 204 Union held a series of negotiating sessions
in an effort to ratify a new agreement; and
WHEREAS, The City and the LELS 204 Union reviewed and agreed to certain
revisions to the Labor Agreement as shown in the attached Exhibit A.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of
Mounds View does hereby approve a revised three-year Labor Agreement with the LELS
204 Union, effective January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2028.
Adopted this 14th Day of October 2025.
ATTEST:
EST:
(seal)
ch Lindstrom, Mayor
Brian Beeman ssistant City Administrator
The Mounds View Vision
A Thriving Desirable Com milnity
LABOR AGREEMENT BETWEEN
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
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LAW ENFORCEMENT LABOR SERVICES, INC.
(L.E.L.S.)
LOCAL NO. 204
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LELS LAW ENFORCEMENT
LABOR SERVICES
JANUARY 1, 2026 - DECEMBER 31, 2028
TABLE OF CONTENTS
ARTICLE 1 - PURPOSE OF THIS AGREEMENT.......................................................3
ARTICLE 2 - RECOGNITION......................................................................................3
ARTICLE 3 - DEFINITIONS.........................................................................................3
ARTICLE 4 - EMPLOYER SECURITY........................................................................4
ARTICLE 5 - EMPLOYER AUTHORITY......................................................................4
ARTICLE 6 - UNION SECURITY................................................................................4
ARTCILE 7 - EMPLOYEE RIGHTS - GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE ............................5
ARITCLE 8 - SAVINGS CLAUSE................................................................................7
ARTICLE 9 - PROBATIONARY PERIODS..................................................................7
ARTICLE 10 - SENIORITY..........................................................................................8
ARTICLE11- DISCIPLINE..........................................................................................8
ARTICLE 12 - CONSTITUTIONAL PROTECTION.....................................................9
ARTICLE 13 - WORK SCHEDULES...........................................................................9
ARTICLE14 - OVERTIME...........................................................................................9
ARTICLE 15 - COURT TIME.......................................................................................10
ARTICLE 16 - WORKING OUT OF CLASSIFICATION..............................................10
ARTICLE 17 - INSURANCE........................................................................................10
ARTICLE 18 - STANDBY PAY....................................................................................11
ARTICLE 19 - OFF DUTY CALL PAY.........................................................................11
ARTICLE20 - UNIFORMS..........................................................................................11
ARTICLE 21 - VACATION...........................................................................................11
ARTICLE22 - SICK LEAVE.........................................................................................12
ARTICLE 23 -SEPARATION PAY...............................................................................13
ARTICLE24 - HOLIDAYS...........................................................................................13
ARTICLE 25 - CAFETERIA PLAN...............................................................................14
ARTICLE 26 - INJURY ON DUTY...............................................................................14
ARTICLE 27 - LONGEVITY PAY.................................................................................15
ARTICLE28 - WAIVER...............................................................................................15
ARTICLE 29 - POST LICENSES..................................................................................15
ARTICLE30 DURATION...........................................................................................16
ARTICLE31 - WAGES................................................................................................16
APPENDIXA........................................................................................... . ....................17
APPENDIXB................................................................................................................18
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LABOR AGREEMENT
BETWEEN
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
AND
LAW ENFORCEMENT LABOR SERVICES, INC,
L E.L.S. — LOCAL 204
ARTICLE 1 - PURPOSE OF THIS AGREEMENT
This AGREEMENT is entered into as of January 1, 2026, between the CITY OF
MOUNDS VIEW, hereinafter called the EMPLOYER, and the LAW ENFORCEMENT
LABOR SERVICES, INC. (L.E.L.S.), LOCAL NO. 204, hereinafter called the UNION.
It is the intent and purpose of this AGREEMENT to:
1.1 Establish procedures for the resolution of disputes concerning this
AGREEMENT'S interpretation and/or application; and
1.2 Place in written form the parties' agreement upon terms and conditions of
employment for the duration of this AGREEMENT.
ARTICLE 2 - RECOGNITION
2.1 The EMPLOYER recognizes the UNION as the exclusive representative, under
Minnesota Statutes, Section 179A.03, Subdivision 8, for all police personnel in the
following job classifications:
Police Patrol Person
Investigator
2.2 In the event the EMPLOYER and the UNION are unable to agree as to the
inclusion or exclusion of a new or modified job class, the issue shall be submitted
to the Bureau of Mediation Services for determination.
ARTICLE 3 - DEFINITIONS
3.1 UNION: The Law Enforcement Labor Services, Inc. (L.E.L.S.), Local No. 204
3.2 UNION MEMBER: A member of the Law Enforcement Labor Services, Inc.
(L.E.L.S.), Local No. 204
3.3 EMPLOYEE: A member of the exclusively recognized bargaining unit
3.4 EMPLOYER: The City of Mounds View
3.5 CHIEF: The Chief of the Mounds View Police Department
3.6 UNION OFFICER: Officer elected or appointed by Law Enforcement Labor
Services, Inc, (L.E.L S.)
3.7 INVESTIGATOR/DETECTIVE: An employee specifically assigned or classified by
the EMPLOYER to the job classification and/or job position of INVESTIGATOR/
DETECTIVE
3.8 OVERTIME: Work performed at the express authorization of the EMPLOYER in
excess of the employee's SCHEDULED SHIFT
3.9 SCHEDULED SHIFT: A consecutive work period including rest breaks and a
lunch break
3.10 REST BREAKS: Periods during the SCHEDULED SHIFT during which the
employee remains on continual duty and is responsible for assignedduties
3.11 LUNCH BREAK: A period during the SCHEDULED SHIFT during which the
employee remains on continual duty and is responsible for assigned duties
3.12 STRIKE: Concerted action in failing to report for duty, the willful absence from
one's position, the stoppage of work, slow -down, or abstinence in whole or part
from the full, faithful and proper performance of the duties of employment for the
purposes of inducing, influencing or coercing a change in the conditions or
compensation or the rights, privileges or obligations of employment
ARTICLE 4 - EMPLOYER SECURITY
The UNION agrees that during the life of this AGREEMENT the UNION will not cause,
encourage, participate in or support any strike, slow -down or other interruption of or
interference with the normal functions of the EMPLOYER.
ARTICLE 5 - EMPLOYER AUTHORITY
5.1 The EMPLOYER retains the full and unrestricted right to operate and manage all
manpower, facilities, and equipment; to establish functions and programs; to set
and amend budgets; to determine the utilization of technology; to establish and
modify the organizational structure; to select, direct and determine the number of
personnel; to establish work schedules and to perform any inherent managerial
function not specifically limited by this AGREEMENT.
5.2 Any term and condition of employment not specifically established or modified by
this AGREEMENT shall remain solely within the discretion of the EMPLOYER to
modify, establish or eliminate.
ARTICLE 6 - UNION SECURITY
6.1 The EMPLOYER shall deduct from the wages of employees who authorize such
a deduction in writing an amount necessary to cover monthly UNION dues. Such
monies shall be remitted as directed by the UNION.
6.2 The UNION may designate employees from the bargaining unit to act as Steward
and an alternate and shall inform the EMPLOYER in writing of such notice and
changes in the position of Steward and/or alternate.
6.3 The EMPLOYER shall make space available on the employee bulletin board for
posting UNION notice(s) and announcement(s).
6.4 The UNION agrees to indemnify and hold the EMPLOYER harmless against any
and all claims, suits, orders, or judgments brought or issued against the
EMPLOYER as a result of any action taken or not taken by the EMPLOYER under
the provisions of this Article.
ARTICLE 7 - EMPLOYEE RIGHTS - GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE
7.1 DEFINITION OF GRIEVANCE
Grievance is defined as a dispute or disagreement as to the interpretation or
application of the specific terms and conditions of this AGREEMENT.
7.2 UNION REPRESENTATIVES
The EMPLOYER will recognize Representatives designated by the UNION as the
grievance representatives of the bargaining unit having the duties and
responsibilities established by this Article. The UNION shall notify the
EMPLOYER in writing of the name of such UNION representatives and of their
successors when so designated as provided by 6.2 of this AGREEMENT.
7.3 PROCESSING OF AGRIEVANCE
It is recognized and accepted by the UNION and the EMPLOYER that the
processing of grievances as hereinafter provided is limited by the job duties and
responsibilities of the employees and shall therefore be accomplished during
normal working hours only when consistent with such employee duties and
responsibilities. The aggrieved employee and a UNION representative shall be
allowed a reasonable amount of time without loss of pay when a grievance is
investigated and presented to the EMPLOYER during normal working hours
provided that the employee and the UNION Representative have notified and
received the approval of the designated supervisor who has determined that such
absence is reasonable and would not be detrimental to the work programs of the
EMPLOYER.
7.4 PROCEDURE
Grievances, as defined by Section 7.1 shall be resolved in conformance with the
following procedure:
Step 1. An employee claiming a violation concerning the interpretation or
application of this AGREEMENT shall, within 21 calendar days after such
alleged violation has occurred, present such grievance to the employee's
supervisor as designated by the EMPLOYER. The EMPLOYER -
designated representative will discuss and give an answer to Step 1
grievance within 10 calendar days after receipt. A grievance not resolved
in Step 1 and appealed to Step 2 shall be placed in writing setting forth the
nature of the grievance, the facts on which it is based, the provision or
provisions of the AGREEMENT, allegedly violated, the remedy requested,
and shall be appealed to Step 2 within 10 calendar days after the
EMPLOYER -designated representative's final answer in Step 1. Any
grievance not appealed in writing to Step 2 by the UNION within 10
calendar days shall be considered waived.
Step 2. If appealed, the written grievance shall be presented by the UNION
and discussed with the EMPLOYER -designated Step 2 Representative.
The EMPLOYER -designated Step 2 Representative shall give the UNION
the EMPLOYER'S Step 2 answer in writing within 10 calendar days after
receipt of such Step 2 grievance. A grievance not resolved in Step 2 may
be appealed to Step 3 within 10 calendar days following the EMPLOYER -
designated Representatives final Step 2 answer. Any grievance not
appealed in writing to Step 3 by the UNION within 10 calendar days shall
be considered waived.
Step 3. If appealed, the written grievance shall be presented by the UNION
and discussed with the EMPLOYER -designated Step 3 Representative.
The EMPLOYER -designated representative shall give the UNION the
EMPLOYER'S answer in writing within 10 calendar days after receipt of
such Step 3 grievance. A grievance not resolved in Step 3 may be appealed
to Step 4 within 10 calendar days following the EMPLOYER -designated
representative's final answer to Step 3. Any grievance not appealed in
writing to Step 4 by the UNION within 10 calendar days shall be considered
waived.
Step 3a. If the grievance is not resolved at Step 3 of the grievance
procedure, the parties, by mutual agreement, may submit the matter
to mediation with the Bureau of Mediation Services. Submitting the
grievance to mediation preserves timeliness for Step 4 of the
grievance procedure. Any grievance not appealed in writing to Step
4 by the UNION within 10 calendar days of mediation shall be
considered waived.
Step 4. A grievance unresolved in Step 3 and appealed to Step 4 by the
UNION shall be submitted to arbitration subject to the provisions of the
Public Employment Labor Relations Act of 1971, as amended. The
selection of an arbitrator shall be made in accordance with the "Rules
Governing the Arbitration of Grievances" as established by the Bureau of
Mediation Services.
7.5 ARBITRATOR'S AUTHORITY
A. The arbitrator shall have no right to amend, modify, nullify, ignore, add to,
or subtract from the terms and conditions of this AGREEMENT. The
arbitrator shall consider and decide only the specific issue(s) submitted in
writing by the EMPLOYER and the UNION and shall have no authority to
make decisions on any other issue not so submitted.
B. The arbitrator shall be without power to make decisions contrary to, or
inconsistent with, or modifying or varying in any way the application of laws,
rules, or regulations having the force and effect of the law. The arbitrator's
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decision shall be submitted in writing within 30 days following close of the
hearing or the submission of briefs by the parties, whichever be later,
unless the parties agree to an extension. The decision shall be binding on
both the EMPLOYER and the UNION and shall be based solely on the
arbitrator's interpretation or application of the express terms of this
AGREEMENT and to the facts of the grievance presented.
C. The fees and expenses for the arbitrator's services and proceedings shall
be borne equally by the EMPLOYER and the UNION provided that each
party shall be responsible for compensating its own representatives and
witnesses. If either party desires a verbatim record of the proceedings, it
may cause such a record to be made, providing it pays for the record. If
both parties desire a verbatim record of the proceedings the cost shall be
shared equally.
7.6 WAIVER
If a grievance is not presented within the time limits set forth above, it shall be
considered "waived". If a grievance is not appealed to the next step within the
specified time limit or any agreed extension thereof, it shall be considered settled
on the basis of the EMPLOYER'S last answer. If the EMPLOYER does not answer
a grievance or an appeal thereof within the specified time limits, the UNION may
elect to treat the grievance as denied at that step and immediately appeal the
grievance to the next step. The time limit in each step may be extended by mutual
written agreement of the EMPLOYER and the UNION in each step.
7.7 CHOICE OF REMEDY
If, as a result of the written EMPLOYER response in Step 3 of the grievance
remains unresolved, and if the grievance involves discipline of an employee who
has completed the required probationary period, the grievance may be appealed
to Step 4 of Article 7.
ARTICLE 8 - SAVINGS CLAUSE
This AGREEMENT is subject to the laws of the United States, the State of Minnesota
and the City of Mounds View. In the event any provision of this AGREEMENT shall be
held to be contrary to law by a court of competent jurisdiction from whose final judgment
or decree no appeal has been taken within the time provided, such provisions shall be
voided. All other provisions of this AGREEMENT shall continue in full force and effect.
The voided provision may be renegotiated at the written request of either party.
ARTICLE 9 - PROBATIONARY PERIODS
9.1 All newly hired or rehired employees will serve a 12-month probationary period.
9.2 All employees will serve a six (6) month probationary period in any job
classification in which the employee has not served a probationary period.
9.3 At any time during the probationary period a newly hired or rehired employee may
be terminated at the sole discretion of the EMPLOYER.
9.4 At any time during the probationary period a promoted or reassigned employee
may be demoted or reassigned to the employee's previous position at the sole
discretion of the EMPLOYER.
ARTICLE 10 - SENIORITY
10.1 Seniority shall be determined by the employee's length of continuous employment
with the Police Department and posted in an appropriate location. Seniority
rosters may be maintained by the Chief on the basis of time in department and
time within specific classifications.
10.2 A reduction of work force will be accomplished on the basis of seniority.
Employees shall be recalled from layoff on the basis of seniority. An employee on
layoff shall have an opportunity to return to work within two (2) years of the time
of the employee's layoff before any new employee is hired.
10.3 Senior employees will be given preference with regard to transfer, job
classification assignments and promotions when the job -relevant qualifications of
employees are equal.
10A Senior qualified employees shall be given shift assignment preference after 18
months of continuous full-time employment.
ARTICLE 11 - DISCIPLINE
11.1 The EMPLOYER will discipline employees for just cause only. Discipline will be in
one (1) or more of the following forms.
a) oral reprimand;
b) written reprimand;
c) suspension;
d) demotion; or
e) discharge
11.2 Suspensions, demotions and discharges will be in written form.
11.3 Written reprimands, notices of suspension, and notices of discharge which areto
become part of an employee's personnel file shall be read and acknowledged by
signature of the employee. Employees and the UNION will receive a copy of such
reprimands and/or notices.
11.4 Employees may examine their own individual personnel files at reasonabletimes
under the direct supervision of the EMPLOYER.
11.5 Discharges will be preceded by a five (5) day suspension without pay.
11.6 Employees will not be questioned concerning an investigation of disciplinary
action unless the employee has been given an opportunity to have a UNION
representative present at such questioning.
11.7 Grievances relating to this Article shall be initiated by the UNION in Step 3 of the
grievance procedure under ARTICLE VII.
ARTICLE 12 - CONSTITUTIONAL PROTECTION
Employees shall have the rights granted to all citizens of the United States and
Minnesota State Constitutions.
ARTICLE 13 - WORK SCHEDULES
13.1 The normal work year is 2,080 hours to be accounted for by each employee
through:
a) hours worked on assigned shifts;
b) holidays;
c) assigned training;
d) authorized leave time.
13.2 Authorized leave time is to be calculated on the basis of the actual length of
time of the assigned shifts.
13.3 Nothing contained in this or any other Article shall be interpreted to be a
guarantee of a minimum or maximum number of hours the EMPLOYER may
assign employees.
13.4 Employees who attend mandatory meetings, during time periods that fall outside
their regularly scheduled shifts, shall receive a minimum of two (2) hours pay.
ARTICLE 14 - OVERTIME
14.1 Employees will be compensated at one and one-half (1.50) times the employees
regular base pay rate for hours worked in excess of the employee's regularly
scheduled shift. Changes of shifts do not qualify an employee for overtime under
this Article.
14.2 Overtime will be distributed as equally as practicable.
14.3 Overtime refused by employees will for record purposes under Article 13.2 be
considered as unpaid overtime worked.
14.4 For the purpose of computing overtime compensation, overtime hours worked
shall not be pyramided, compounded or paid twice for the same hours worked.
14.5 Overtime will be calculated to the nearest 15 minutes.
14.6 Employees have the obligation to work overtime or call backs if requested by the
EMPLOYER unless unusual circumstances prevent the employee for so working.
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14.7 Employees may take compensatory time in lieu of overtime pay. Compensatory
time may be accumulated up to 60 hours.
ARTICLE 15 - COURT DUTY
15.1 An employee who is required to appear in Court during the employee's scheduled
off -duty time shall receive a minimum of four (4) hours pay at one and one-half
(1.50) times the employee's base pay rate. An extension or early report to a
regularly scheduled shift for Court appearance does not qualify the employee for
Court time.
15.2 Employees notified by the employer/court to be on court standby status will be
compensated a total of four (4) hours based upon the employee's normal hourly
rate for each day the employee is to standby for court duty but not called for court.
A summons to court on a standby day will preclude standbypay.
15.3 An employee shall be notified of a court appearance cancellation a minimum of 18
hours prior to a scheduled court appearance by the court/attorney. If an employee is
not notified a minimum of 18 hours prior, or if the court appearance is not cancelled,
the court/standby compensation becomes effective as stated in Article 15.2.
ARTICLE 16 - WORKING OUT OF CLASSIFICATION
Employees assigned by the EMPLOYER to assume the full responsibilities and authority
of a higher job classification shall receive the salary schedule for the higher classification
for the duration of the assignment.
ARTICLE 17 - INSURANCE
17.1 The EMPLOYER will contribute a maximum amount of $1,305 per month in 2026
to each full-time permanent employee for group health, dental and employee life
insurance. The monthly EMPLOYER contribution in 2027 and 2028 shall be based
on the percentage change in health insurance premiums, as follows:
Health Insurance Premium Increase
Monthly EMPLOYER Contribution Increase
Less than 1 %
No Change
1 % to 5.99%
$15
6% to 10.99%
$ 30
11% to 15.99%
$45 r
Greater than 16%
$60
17.2 As of January 1, 2026, a program known as the Family and Medical Benefit Insurance
Program will be available to covered employees as defined under Minnesota Statute
Chapter 268B. As provided in Minnesota Statute 26813.14 Subd. 3, covered
employees shall pay 50% of the total premium due under this state program. In
accordance with Minnesota Statute 26813.14 Subd. 1, payment is calculated on the
taxable wages the employer pays to employees in covered employment.
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ARTICLE 18 - STANDBY PAY
Employees required by the EMPLOYER to standby shall be compensated for such
standby time at the rate of one (1) hour compensatory time off for each hour on standby.
ARTICLE 19 - OFF DUTY CALL PAY
Employees classified or assigned by the Employer as Investigator will receive one (1)
hour of compensatory time off for every off -duty call received between the hours of 9:00
p.m. and 7:00 a.m. Monday through Friday, and 9:00 p.m. Friday through 7:00 a.m.
Monday.
ARTICLE 20 - UNIFORMS
Uniforms: The Employer shall provide a uniform allowance of $950 for calendar year
2026, $980 for calendar year 2027 and $1,010 for calendar year 2028. Employees who
have completed one (1) year of service with the Employer will be eligible to receive the
uniform allowance. The uniform allowance will be prorated for employees who work less
than one (1) full year. The Employer will determine and provide an initial issue of uniforms
and equipment to newly hired officers.
The EMPLOYER shall provide any officer assigned to the SWAT team with an additional
uniform allowance of $500 per year for the duration of this contract. The uniform
allowance will be prorated for employees who work less than one (1) full year in this
assignment.
ARTICLE 21 -VACATION
21.1 Vacation Pay. In advance of vacation, the employee must give the EMPLOYER
at least three (3) weeks' notice in writing.
21.2 Carry Over and Waiver of Vacation Leave. Ten (10) days of vacation plus the
amount accrued up to December 31s' of the previous year may be carried over to
the next year.
213 Consecutive Vacation Days. If the employee is entitled to two (2) weeks' vacation,
the employee must take one (1) week consecutively, if an employee is entitled to
three (3) or four (4) weeks' vacation, the employee must take two (2) weeks with
five (5) day blocks or greater.
21.4 Vacation Schedule
Vacation will be granted employees according to the following schedule:
1 through 10 years
11 years
12 years
13 years
14 years
15 years
0 - 120 months
121 - 132 months
133 - 144 months
145 - 156 months
157 - 168 months
169 - 228 months
15 days or 4.62 hours/pay
16 days or 4.92 hours/pay
17 days or 5.23 hours/pay
18 days or 5.54 hours/pay
19 days or 5.85 hours/pay
20 days or 6.15 hours/pay
20 years and beyond 229 and beyond 25 days or 7.69 hours/pay
21.5 One (1) continuous vacation period shall be selected based on seniority until May
11t of each calendar year.
21.6 After May 1st vacation shall be awarded on a first come first serve basis. Vacation
requests shall be submitted no more than 30 days in advance. Vacation requests
can be submitted more than 30 days in advance with the specific permission of
the Chief.
21.7 Probationary Employees that are new hires are not entitled to use accrued
vacation until completion of their sixth (6) month of employment.
ARTICLE 22 - SICK LEAVE
22.1 Eligibility: Sick Leave with Pay. Any employee who has been continuously
employed for a period of one (1) year or longer may in any calendar year be granted
sick leave not to exceed thirteen (13) working days with full pay. An employee may
borrow up to thirty (30) days of sick leave with the approval of and under conditions
set out by the EMPLOYER. Sick leave is defined to mean the absence of an
employee because of illness, exposure to contagious disease, attendance of such
employee or a member of the employee's immediate family requiring the care or
attendance of such employee, or death in the immediate family of the employee.
The EMPLOYER may in any case require evidence in the form of a certificate from
the employee's physician for verification of the reason for any employee's absence
during the time for which sick leave is granted.
22.2 Accrual and Use. Sick leave may be accumulated to a maximum of 960 hours.
22.3 Proof Reguired. In order to be eligible for sick leave with pay and employee must:
a. Report promptly no later than 30 minutes before a scheduled shift to the
Department the reason for such absence.
b. Keep the Supervisor informed of the employee's condition, if the absence
is more than three (3) days duration. If an employee needs to utilize sick leave
during a scheduled shift, a prorated portion of sick leave may be used to cover
the balance of the shift.
C. Submit a medical certificate for any absence exceeding three (3) days if
required by the EMPLOYER.
d. Penalty. Claiming sick leave when physically fit, except as permitted in this
section, may be cause for disciplinary action, including transfer, suspension,
demotion or dismissal.
22.4 Other leave may be granted in accordance with the Family and Medical Leave Act
(FMLA) and/or Minnesota Paid Family and Medical Leave, as appropriate.
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ARTICLE 23 - SEPARATION PAY
23.1 Separation Pay
A. Upon separation from employment with the City, employees who separate
will contribute all accrued vacation and compensatory time to the
Retirement Health Savings Plan (RHSP) as provided in 23.2.A.
B. Employees who separate with less than two (2) years of service are not
eligible to be compensated for accrued sick leave. Employees who
separate with two (2) or more years of service willcontribute their eligible
sick leave hours to the Retirement Health Savings Plan (RHSP) as provided
in 23.2.13.
23.2 Retirement Health Savings Plan
The City of Mounds View offers its employees a Retirement Health Savings Plan
(RHSP) pursuant to Internal Revenue Code regulations through a third -party
administrator selected by the City. Future changes in the Internal Revenue Code
regulations may change the tax status of this plan and the City shall not be liable
for such changes,
Contribution to the RHSP shall occur according to the following provisions:
A. Upon separation from employment with the City, all accrued vacation and
compensatory time will be directed to the employees' Retirement Health
Savings Plan (RHSP).
B. Employees who have completed two (2) or more years of service and leave
in good standing shall direct their eligible sick leave balance to the RHSP.
Eligible sick leave shall be computed based on years of completed service,
less elected annual contributions, computed according to the table in
Appendix B, at a conversion rate of two (2) for one (1).
C. Employees will contribute a percentage of their annual pay on a pre-tax
basis to the RHSP as follows:
Class Percentage
of salary
All employees 3%
Employees shall remain in the same class for the duration of this
Agreement.
ARTICLE 24 - HOLIDAYS
24.1 Employees shall receive the following holidays: New Year's Day, Martin Luther
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King Day, President's Day, Easter Sunday, Memorial Day, Juneteenth,
Independence Day, Labor Day, General Election Day (even years only), Veteran's Day,
Thanksgiving Day, Day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and
New Year's Eve. Employees assigned to work on these holidays shall receive an
extra one-half (.50) hour of pay for any hours worked.
24.2 For employees who work Monday through Friday schedules, if a holiday falls on
a Saturday, the preceding Friday shall be considered the holiday. If a holiday falls
on a Sunday, the following Monday shall be considered theholiday.
24.3 Holiday hours are calculated based on an eight (8) hour day.
24.4 Officers called into work on a holiday or required to start their shift early or work extra
hours on a holiday will be compensated at a rate of two (2) times their base wage,
with supervisor approval.
Holidays
Hours
Times pay if
working on the
holiday
Times pay if
called in early,
required to stay
late or to cover
someone else's
shift
New Year's Day
8.0
1.5
2
Martin Luther King Day
8.0
1.5
2
President's Day
8.0
1.5
2
Easter Sunday
8.0
1.5
2
Memorial Day
8.0
1.5
2
Juneteenth
8.0
1.5
2
Independence Da
_ 8.0
2
2
Labor Day
8.0
1.5
2
General Election
Even years..only)
8.0
1.5
2
Veteran's Da
8.0
1.5
2
Thanksgiving Day
8.0
2
2
Da after Thanksaivinn
8.0
1.5
2
Christmas Eve
8.0
2
2
Christmas Da
8.0
2
2
New Years Eve
8.0
1.5
2
120 Even Yrs
112 Odd Yrs
ARTICLE 25 - CAFETERIA PLAN
The EMPLOYER will evaluate, and if feasible within federal and state laws and Internal
Revenue Service regulations, implement a Cafeteria Plan benefit program.
ARTICLE 26 - INJURY ON DUTY
Employees injured during the performance of their duties for the EMPLOYER and
thereby rendered unable to work for the EMPLOYER will be paid the difference between
the employee's regular pay and Worker's Compensation insurance payments for a period
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not to exceed 90 working days per injury, not charged to the employee's vacation, sick
leave or other accumulated paid benefits, after a three (3) working day initial waiting
period per injury. The three (3) working day waiting period shall be charged to the
employee's sick leave account less Worker's Compensation insurance payments.
Employees drawing Worker's Compensation benefits will not receive supplementary
Injury on Duty (IOD) pay or sick leave pay which provides more after-tax take-home pay
than the employee made while working.
A regular employee who meets the other requirements of this section and who receives
worker's compensation payments shall be granted accrued sick leave pay in the amount
of the difference between worker's compensation payments and the employee's net
salary.
ARTICLE 27 - LONGEVITY PAY
27.1 After four (4) years of continuous employment each employee shall be paid
supplementary pay of four percent (4%) of the employee's base rate.
27.2 After eight (8) years of continuous employment each employee shall be paid
supplementary pay of six percent (6%) of the employee's base rate.
27.3 After 12 years of continuous employment each employee shall be paid
supplementary pay of eight percent (8%) of the employee's base rate.
27.4 After 16 years of continuous employment each employee shall be paid
supplementary pay of ten percent (10%) of the employee's base rate.
ARTICLE 28 - WAIVER
28.1 Any and all prior agreements, resolutions, practices, policies, rules and
regulations regarding terms and conditions of employment, to the extent
consistent with the provisions of this AGREEMENT, are hereby superseded.
28.2 The parties mutually acknowledge that during the negotiations, which resulted in
this AGREEMENT, each had the unlimited right and opportunity to make demands
and proposals with respect to any term or condition of employment not removed
by law from bargaining. All agreements and understandings arrived at by the
parties are set forth in writing in this AGREEMENT for the stipulated duration of
this AGREEMENT. The EMPLOYER and the UNION each voluntarily and
unqualifiedly waives the right to meet and negotiate regarding any and all terms
and conditions of this employment referred to or covered in this AGREEMENT or
with respect to any term or condition of employment not specifically referred to or
covered by this agreement, even though such terms or conditions may not have
been within the knowledge or contemplation of either or both of the parties at the
time this contract was negotiated or executed.
ARTICLE 29 - POST LICENSES
The EMPLOYER will pay the cost of maintaining POST licensure.
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ARTICLE 30 - DURATION
This AGREEMENT shall be effective as of January 1, 2026, and shall remain in full
force and effect until December 31, 2028. In witness whereof, the parties hereto have
executed this AGREEMENT on this 13th day of October 2025.
ARTICLE 31 - WAGES
The EMPLOYER will compensate employees based upon wages established in
Appendix A.
FOR T1W CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW: FOR
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Administrator
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Sean McKnight, usiness Agent
Nate Garland, Union Steward
Riley olz, lMion Steward
APPENDIX A
Employees shall receive the following h urly base wages:
One time 1%
One time 1%
2026
2027
market
2028
market
4%
3%
adjustment
3%
adjustment
_
1/1/2027
(1/1/2028)
Starting Wage
(75% of Top Patrol Rate)
$38.24
$39.39
$39 79
$40.98
$41.39
After 12 months of
continuous service
$40.79
$42.02
$42.44
$43.71
$44.15
(80% of Top Patrol Rate)
After 24 months of
continuous service
$45.89
$47.27
$47.75
$49.18
$49.67
(90% of Top Patrol Rate)
After 36 months of
continuous service
$50.99
$52.52
$53.05
$54.64
$55.19
(100% of Top Patrol Rate)
Employees classified or assigned by the EMPLOYER as Investigator will receive an
additional 5.0% of wages while serving in this capacity for the term of this AGREEMENT.
Employees classified or assigned by the EMPLOYER as School Resource Officer will
receive an additional 2.75% of wages while designated and serving in this capacity.
Employees classified or assigned by the EMPLOYER as Neighborhood Resource
Officer will receive an additional 2.75% of wages while designated and serving in this
capacity.
Employees classified or assigned by the EMPLOYER as a VCET Officer will receive
additional compensation of 6.0% while serving in this capacity.
Officers assigned and trained as Field Training Officers shall receive three (3) hours of
Compensatory Time per shift when actively assigned a trainee for training.
Employees classified or assigned by the EMPLOYER as K-9 Handler will receive
$125.00 per bi-weekly payroll plus an additional .5 Hours of time per scheduled shift
during the term of this AGREEMENT.
Employees assigned by the EMPLOYER to conduct POST certified training to include
Use of Force, Firearms, Taser, Active Shooter, and Bolawrap shall receive $100 per
month. Officers assigned to more than one (1) training task will not receive more than
$100 per month and only employees that are current trainers will receive the stipend.
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APPENDIX B
Maximum Sick Leave Hours Eligiblefor Employee's Retirement Health Savings Plan
Completed
Years of Service
1
2
Annual
Accrual
_ 96(not
96
Max Annual Hours
Eligible for Plan
eligible)
96
Max Cumulative Hours
Eligible for Plan"
(not eligible)
_ 192
Rate of Transfer
_ =50%
not —eligible) -
81 -
3
96
96
288
144
4
96
96
384
192
5
96
96
480 _..._._
240
6
96
96
576
288 -
336
7
96
96
672
8
96
96
-768
384 -
9
96
96
864 - - -
- _-- 432 . - _ _..
10
96
96
960
-- 980 --- _-
480
_ - 490 — - -
500
12
96
_ 20_
-
1000___ _._ _
13
96
96 _
20
1020
510
14
20
1040
520
15
96
20
1060
530
16
96
20
1080
540
96
20
_
1100
550
96
20
1120
560
96
20
1140
570
fl20
96
20
1160
580
96
20
1180
590
96
20
1200
600
96
20
1220
61096
20
1240
620
96
20
1260
630
26
96
20
1280
640
27
96
20
1300
650
28
96
20
1320
660
29
96
20
1340
_
670
30
96
20
1360
_
31
96
20
1380
690�
32
96
20
1400
700
33
96
20
1420
710
34
96
20
1440
720
35
96
20
1460
730
* Hours directed to the Plan on an annual basis shall be deducted from the maximum cumulative eligible
for purposes of Plan contribution upon separation. Sick leave balances in excess of the Eligible Hours
as noted herein are not available for reimbursement, payout or deposit into the plan or as severance
in any form.