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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION--AUGUST 16, 2010 4 <br /> 2.B 2011 Budget/CIP (continued) <br /> Finance Director Iverson stated this could be tried for one year, but would be an ongoing need of <br /> the City. <br /> Mayor Harpstead questioned if the personnel changes included Terry and Pat. <br /> Finance Director Iverson indicated this was the case and the budget also reflected the new hire <br /> of a Community Development Director. <br /> Councilmember Holden questioned how the administrative interns would be funded. <br /> Finance Director Iverson explained this was a line item and was budgeted in administration. <br /> Mayor Harpstead asked if there would be any change in the administrative interns from 2010 to <br /> 2011. <br /> Finance Director Iverson projected there would be a $4,000 reduction in intern expenses for <br /> finance with an$8,000 increase in administration. <br /> City Administrator Klaers indicated staff was not certain how the Council felt about increases in <br /> wages or benefits. He noted the union contract with Public Works would need to be negotiated. <br /> He hoped to reach a three year contract with the union. He suggested the Council consider the <br /> increases made by surrounding communities before establishing any increase. <br /> Finance Director Iverson stated the budget reflected a 3% COLA increase at this time. <br /> However, she recommended the Council take the wage increases and put them into a contingency <br /> fund until this percentage was finalized and staffing was decided. <br /> Councilmember Holden questioned who would handle the union negotiations. <br /> City Administrator Klaers stated he would negotiate with the union, and stated in the past he <br /> has used a consultant to assist with negotiations as this keeps things neutral and professional. <br /> Mayor Harpstead asked when the negotiations would take place. <br /> City Administrator Klaers estimated this would take place in several months, and he would <br /> make a recommendation to Council prior to the negotiations on how Staff wishes to proceed. <br /> Councilmember Holmes asked, based on the current numbers and personnel changes, if the levy <br /> would have to increase 4-5%. <br />