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City Council Regular Meeting Minutes 8 November 27, 2001 Page 8 _ • 1 Momson stated that the Fire Fighters contract has been rejected by the Fire Fighters. 2 Mayor Hodson asked what happens come December 31, 2001 with the Fire Fighters. Momson 3 indicated that nothing changes for them until an agreement is reached. He added that there has 4 not been a conversation with them since they have rejected the offer. He stated that they meet. 5 again,but his opinion is that, as a city, it will be difficult to compromise what they have offered 6 the Fire Fighters because it has been accepted by two of the other unions. Morrison stated that 7 he shared that information with the Fire Fighters. 8 Councilmember Sparks asked Mornson what the stumbling block was with the Fire Fighters 9 contract. Mornson indicated that it was not clear to him either, but speculated. He stated that 10 one of the issues was that they are looking for 80%coverage of family health insurance. 11 Councilmember Sparks asked what the coverage was at this time. Mornson indicated that it is 12 between 68-72%. 13 Mornson continued that the Fire Department would like to negotiate the terms and conditions of 14 the housing code enforcement. 15 Morrison stated that his position is to stick with what has been agreeable for the Police and 16 Public Works Departments. 0 17 Motion by Councilmember Sparks to adopt Resolution 01-087, re: Approve union agreement 18 with Police Department and Resolution 01-088, re: Approve union agreement with Public Works 19 Department. 20 Motion carried unanimously. 21 XI. REPORTS FROM CITY MANAGER AND COUNCILMEMBERS. 22 Mornson indicated that there has been a lot of interest in the openings on the Parks and Planning 23 Commissions. He reviewed the status of the interviews, and asked the Council what path they 24 wanted to take. 25 Councilmember Thuesen stated that he was in favor of interviewing all candidates. It was 26, immediately determined that it was a unanimous decision on behalf of the Council that all 27 candidates be interviewed. 28 Mornson indicated the primary reason for the City Council Study Session Meeting of December 29 6,2001. He stated that he and Jim Prosser and John Shardlow interviewed several development 30 proposals. He indicated that a decision did not need to be made tonight, but wanted the 31 Councilmembers to give it some thought. 32 Councilmember Sparks requested any information about the developers before the meeting of 33 December 6,2001. 34 Mayor Hodson asked when they would receive the community surveys back from residents. 35 Momson indicated that they should have them back by the beginning of 2002.