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Home My WebLink About4C, Public Works Union Contract� � EN HILLS Request for Counci� Action ; I Prepared By: Patrick Klaers, City Administrator � CounciI Meeting Date: March 14, 2011 PubIic Works Union Contract Budgeted Amaunt: Actual Amount: Funding Source: NA NA NA Recommendation: Motion to approva the Union Contract settlement terms as auttined in the attached letter dated February 10, 20 t 1, a.ud direct Staff to update the coiitract document for signatures. Su ortin Documents: 1. Memorandum dated March 14, 2011 from Patrick Klaers. 2. February 28, 2011, letEer from Kent Korman. 3. February �0, 2011, letter from Pat Klaers. 4. Celebrating Arden Hills Me�norandurt�► of Understanding. 5. 2008-10 Union Contract. � EN HLLLS MEMORANDUM DATE: Marcb: 14, 201. �. TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmem er FROM: Patrick Klaers, City Administrator � SUBJECT: Pubiic Works Union Contract " Back round The City and Union represeniatives had a Union Contract rnediation session on February 10, 20ll. Priar to this rr�ediation session, on February 7th, the City Council held an Executive Session to discuss settlement parameiers. At the mediation session a tentative agreement was reached between the City and the Union; and on February 23, 2011, the Union member� vated io forfnally accept the Ciry's settlement offer. The City terms that were proposed and acce�ted are attached (�ebruary 10th letter to Kent Korman}. Tod�v �taff believes that the proposed settlernent is consistent with direction that they received from the City Council during the February 7, 2011, Execu#ive Session. The settlement is a t�vvo year contract with a r�opener in the second year for Insurance and for the Crew Leader issues. The settlement tenns include a zero wage adjustment in 2011 and a one percent wage increase on January 1, 2012. Alsa, there is no change in the City's contribution ta health az�zd dental insurance in 201 l.. �inally, there will be two memorandums of understanding (MOU} attached to the contract; one dealing with the Commercial Driver's License and th� other dealing wi#h work associated with the Celebrating Arden Hills event. Overall, the s�ttlement addresses only a few contract issues that are t`airly s�aight forward. Recommendation It is recommended tha� the City Council approve the Union Contraci settlement terms as outlined in the attached letter dated Feb�uar� 10, 2011, and direc� staff to update the con.tract docurnent �ox signatures. City Council Meeting P:lAdminlCouncillAg�ndas & PacKek Information12Q1113-14-11 Regularll'acket Informationl8B-Public Works Union Contract, doc Page 1 of 2 Attachments February 28, 2011, letter from Kent Korman February 10, 20ll, letter from Pat Klaers Celebrating Arden Hills MOU 2008-10 U�ion Cantract City Councii Meeting P:1AdminlCouncillAgenc�as & Packet Information120 1 113-1 4-1 1 RegularlPacket Informationl8B-Public Works Union Contract.doc Page 2 of 2 _ _ International Union of �perating Engineers LOCAL NO. �9, 1�9A, �198, 49C, 49D, ANll 49E MINNESOTA • NORTH DAKOTA • SOUTI� DAKOTA T�FI,AND J. HiLLER, Presidcnc JOSEPI3 L. RYAN, Vice I'resident KYI.�; ll. JONES, T2ecorc€in� Correspondin� SecE-etu�y JA�VIES J. HAlVS�N, Treasurer GLEN D. �QHNSON Business Mrui�,,,er/Financial Secret�ury Affiliated Kn�li the A.F.L. - C.LO. 2$29 A,nt}iony I�ane Soud�, Minneapalis, MN 55418-3285 Phone (fi12) 788-9��41 • Toll Free (866) 788-9441 • Fa�; (612) 788-1936 February 28, 2011 Patric:k K�aers Ciiy Adm�nistra�or Cit�� of' Arden Hills 124 � West Highway 96 Arden Hills MN 55112-5794 Dear Patrick, The members of Local 49 employed by the Czty ot Arden Hills have voted to accept the City's con�ract of�er dated Fel�ruary 10, 2011. Please feel free to contact me at 612-$77-3727 if you have any quest�ons or comment�S. Siricerely, ; � �� - � Kent. A. Korman Area Business Representalive IiAI�/pr opciu #12 Box 279 Bagley, MN 56621 (218) 694-6206 2I09 Z51st 5heet 5t.. Cloud, MiV 5630I (320) 252-`llf2 zaa� ��t�� z��a lluluth, MN i5$12 (2181 72�3840 290i T�vin Citv Dr. �Iandan, ND 58554 (70I) Gfi3-Q407 B12ANCH OFFICES 308 Lundin Blvd. Manlzato, MN 56001 (507? 625-3670 650 2nd Ave ]\TVV West kargo, ND 5807$ {701) 297-4663 1765 Counry 12oad ]f� SW 8381 Nordi Enterprise Drive 12ochesFer, MN 55902 Virginia, MN �5792 (507) 535�i869 {218) 741-8I90 101 South Tairfax Avcnue P.O. Sox 4Z91 Siouac I'alls, SD 57I03 Rapid Ci .ty, SL) 57709 (fi05) 336-I952 (fi05) 3�1-3911 �� 5�. E�T HILI:S ��n�y ro, 2ox z Mr. Kenf Korman, Area Business R.e�resentative I.U.O.E. Local #49 2829 Anthany Lane South M�neapolis, MN SS4�S Dear Kent; As per our meeting d�xing mediation this mnrni�g, �the followitig zs the offer submiited by the Czty of Arden Hills. Articl� XXII - Grou Insuran,ce Effeciive January i, 2011, �e EMPLOYER will con.tribute the sazne contrihution as ap�raved for the non-union employees to t�a.e Operafiuz� Engir�ee�rs, Local 49 He.alth and Welfare Administratozs for Grou� Health and Dental insurxnce. In 2012, the EMPLOYER vtrill zeopen this issue �ar z�egotiations. Article �� - Duratia� Change the dates to read "Janua.ry �, 2011 through Decemi�e:r 3 i, 20 f 2." A endix A- W es anc� Classifications Change the wage schedule to reflect a 0°10 wage increase �caz alI steps in 2011. Change the wage scheclula to reflect a 1% (one percen.t) wage increase fox all steps effecti�+e J'anuary 1, 2012. New - Crew Leader The Ciiy does nat have a Crew Les.der position. In 2012 �he EMPLOYER wiIl revpen this issue for negatiation. The MOUs dsa.ling with CQmmercia� Driver's Licez�.se a�ad with the "C�lebrating Axden Hills" event shall �e attached to the coniract. All other �sarms and conditions of �he awrxent contract will remain in force fihrough 2Q 12. City of Arden HIIIs � t245 West Highway 96 • Arden HilIs, �T • 55112-5743 P�ane 65I.79Z.7800 � Fax b51,63a.S1,37 � wwry ci.arden-hiUs.mn.�s � � Sincerely, �� Patrick Klaers City Administra#or Cc: VLTii�ia�n �oynes, Midwes� Gavermnent Advisars Terry Maurer, Public Worlcs Director Sue Iversori, Director af Finance and Adsninistra.tive Se�vices �w. � MEMORAI�DLiM OF UNDERSTANDING BET�EEN C�TY 4F ARDEN HII.LS, NIINNESaTA A1VD 1N'I`ERNATIONAL UNION QF QPERATING ENGINEER�, LOCAL NO. 49 WHEREAS, every year the City oiArden H-ills E�o�ds its a�ual City festival, "Cetebrating Arden Hilts"; and WI-�EREAS, it is necessary fQr the suecess of #he this eve�t that City emp�oyees wor[c a shift during the event; a�d WHEREAS, the Operations azrd Mairtte�ance ernFloyees of the Cit}► of Arden Hi�Is are r�uir'ed to work at Ieast a�e shift �t thes ant€ual event, whic� is he�� on a Saiurday in June each year; and � WHEREAS, the City desires to eleariy state the wark requi�ements as they retate ta this eve�t_ THEREFORE, this Memarandum afUnderstanding is written ro sui�naEize the City and bargain�ng unit's ex�tations �ga.rding the "Celebrating Ar-den Hi}Is" event: � All emp(oyees ace required to work at l�ase one assigned s�ift duri€ng t�e festival; i L� return fo�- time worked, to the etctent t}�at n is auts�de nor��l wo� hoe�rs, the ennp�ayees may be compe�sate� for t�m� wort�ed at Q One a.nd one-half rimes the no�a.i rate; or o Accrual of comperasatory time at oree a.nd on�l�tf �it�es the narmal rate; or o T�e gro�p as a w�ole �nay desire to arrarzge a set amou�t of time off as a grQup, as ag�'eec� upon betwcen tl�e union and City Adrr�inistrator_ Authoriz.ed on t�e ��ay a€Decezuber, 2005 by_ 7 Union Business Agent % � l � ,,,�r•> � - . � � City Adrr�inistrator ��t�a��a��Laa�� g�o„��8.�[t� u�vri�oos��ax�rn[n� o� u��xs~t-axnBa� cwt�.a� �• LABOR AGREEMENT QETWEE�i T�-�E CITY OF ARDEN HILLS AND INTERN,�TIONAL UN1QN OF OPERAT[NC ENC�NEERS LOCAL NO. 44 f� �'L-C � O JANUARY 1, 2008 THROUCH DECEMBER 31, 2010 2008 20'�0! LABOR AGREEMENT CITY OF ARDEN HILLS — AND — i_U.O.E. �OCAL NO 49 ' TABLE OF CONTENTS ARTiC�E NQ. DESCRlPTIUN PAGE NQ_ 1 PURPQSEO�AGREEM�NT____________________________________ 1 �I RECOGNfTtON -----�-��-----------�-- -�--- --�----------- - --�-- � lil UNION SECUR�TY ._--�-------------�--�---�----� �------------�- -- � N EMPLOYERAUTHORtTY _________________________________________ 2 V EMPLOYEE RIGHTS! GRtEVANCE PROCEDURE _ _ _ . _ _ _ _ 2 VI DE�INITlONS _._- - -�--�----��----�-�--------- ---------------�-- -- � VII SAVWGS C�.4USE ..--�---------------------� ------------------� - � VIII 11U�RK SCHEDULES ----------------------------------------------- � [X OVERTIME PAY --------�-------------------------�----- ------�---- s X STANDBYANDCA�L BACK ..................................... 7 Xf LEGAL DEFENSE _.--��--�- --- --�- --�-�--- --��----------- - 7 Xfl RIGHT4F SUBC�NTRAC� .. _____________________ .__ 7 Xili DfSCIPLfN� AND DISCHARGE _._.-..._______________________ 8 XN SENIORITY ----- -� - - --...-�------ -- --�---� � ---------� 8 XV LAY--4FF -�---�- -----�--------�--��-�-- ----�---�--------�-- -- -- 8 XV# PROBAT(QNARY PERIODS ._._...._._.___.____._..._____.._..._ 8 XViISAFETY -------��-�- �----��--�--- -�----.._..-- --------------� $ XVitf JOB POSTING --- -- --------- --� --�-�--�-- --...__..--�--��- 9 7CIX PERSONAL �IME OFF CONVERSEON_________________________ 9 XX FUNERAL LEAVE -----�- - - -�- �-----��---------�--�--- -----�--- g XXI PERSQNAL TIME �FF (PT�}------------------------------------- 9 XXII GROUP lNSURANCE --------------------------------•-_---------- �0 XXIiI HOLIDAYS -------------�-- -- - -....-------------�--�-- --�--�- 1i XXIV UNl�ORMALLOWANCE ----------------------------------------- 11 XXV MlLEAGE RElMBURSEMENT FOR TRAfNtNG _.___.______ 12 XXVI INJURY ON []UTY -------------�--- -�---� - -�--------�-------- #2 XXVI! UNUSED SICK LEAVE PAY ____________________________________ #2 XXVEtI WAlV�R ------------- - � -�---��----- ---�------ --- �----�--------- �2 XX1X CENTRAL PENSION FUND---------------------_---------------- 13 XXX DURATIQN -------------�--�------- -�- --- -�------------------ _.._ 13 StGNATURES ------- -----��----------------�-----------•---�------� '�3 APPENDIX A-- WAGES AND CL4SSI�1CATtQNS, LICENSE PAY [NC�NTIVE -----� �-•------------------�----- 14 CQMMERGIAL QRfVERS LlCENSE, �ETTER �F f1NDERSTANDING--��---------�--�--�-- - - ----------�--�--��-- --- 16 LABOR AGREEMENT Be#ween CITY QF ARDEN HIL�.S Ar�d INTERNATlONAL UNiON OF OPERAT�NG ENGINEERS �OGA� Na_ 49 ARTlC�E ! — PURPOSE OF AGREEMENT THtS AGRE�MENT is entered inta #�etween tf�e CITY OF ARDEN HILLS, t�erei�a€ter caifed the EMPLOYER, and �OCAL N4_ 49, �NTERNATIONAl� UNION OF OPERAT3NG EiVGtNE�RS, A��-Ci4, hereinaiter calted thE UNfON_ The inten# and purpase of this AGREEMENT is to: 1-1 Establish cer#ain hours, wages, and otF►er condt�ons of ernpioyment; 12 Estabiis� procadures €or the resolutior� of disputes cor�cer�ing this AGREEMENT'S interpretation andlor application; 1_3 Specify th� full and eompfete �nde�standir�g ofi the parEies; and i_4 Piace in wri##en forrn the par�ies' agreernEnt upon ierms and concfitions of ernploymenl tor ihe durafion af the AGREEME�#T_ The EMP�OYER and the UNiON, ihrnugh this AGREEMENT, continue their dedicaiior� to ihe higf�esi quai►ty of public se�fce_ Both pariies' recognize #his AGREEMENT as a pfedge of this dec#icatiar�. ART{CLE ll — RECOGNITION The EMP�OYER recognfzes the UNl4N as the excfusi�e represe�tative for alt �ob classiftcatians inclu[fed heres� whose err�ployrt�eni services ex�ed the iesser of �ourteer� (14) �ours per weelc, or thirty-five perc�n# (35%) of the nam�al vsrork week, and rnore than sixty- seven (67) wc�rk days pef year, excluding scape�risory, confidential and alt other employees. ARTICLE t!i — UNION SECURETY In recognition of the UNION as the exclusive representati�e, the EMPLOYER shait: 3_ � De�uct each payroi# period an arnou�zt su�cieni fo pravide the paytnent pf d�es esta�lishea by the UNtON €ra� the wages af a�[ emplayees a�thorizing �n writing such deductio�, and 3.2 Rerr�it such decfuction ta the appropriate desEgnated offtcer of the UN10N_ 3_3 Provide or designate a bulEefin baard, or a po�tion thereo#, �or posting of notzces ai UNION a�Fairs_ 3_4 The UNiON may designate one emplayee frorn the bargaining ur�it ta act as Stewafd, and s�at! €nform the EMPLOYER in writing oi sucE� chaice. 3_5 The UN[QN agrees to ir�ciernnify anci �€�Id ihe EMPE�OYER harmless agai�st any ar�d al! claims, suits, orders, or jt�cigrrsents �raught or issued against ihe City as a result o� any action talcen o� not take� by the City under the provisior�s ot this Article_ ARTlCLE 1V — FMPLOYER AUTHORITY 4_ i The UN�ON rEcagnizes tf�e Qrerogative �€ the EMPLOYER to operate and rr�anage ifs affairs in at[ respects in accordance with exisiing and f�ture laurs and regulations of approp€iate au#l�orsties incfuding municipaliiy �ersonnel policies a�d work rules_ 42 The p�erogati�es anc3 auihority which the EMP�OYER t�as no# o�ficialiy abridged, delegated or �nod�ied by the AGR�EMENT are retained by the EMPLOYER_ ARTICLE V— EMPLDYEE RIGHTSI GRlEVANCE PROCEDURE 5_ i Detnitton of a Grievanee A grievar�ce is defined as a dis{�uie or drsagreerneni as ta the interpreiation or applieation of the specitc terms and conditions of th7s AGREEMENT. 5_2 Union Re resentatives The �MPLOYEft wilf recognize represe�tatives designated by the UNION as the grievance representatives o# the bargaining ur�it having ihe duties and responsibitifies estabiished by this Ar�ide_ The UNION shat€ notify fhe EMPLQYER in writing of the narnes of such UNION represeniatives a�d of their successors wher� so designated_ 5_3 Processin o# a Gtsevance it is r�cognized and accepted by ihe tJNION and ihe EMP�OYER that the pracessing ai grierrances as hereinafter provided is iimifed by ti�e �ob duties and rsspansibilities of the employees and shall therefore be accor�plished during norrr�al working haurs only w�er� consis#ent wif� such errrployee duties and respoRsibiliCies_ Ti�e aggriev�d emp�oyee and tF�e UNfON represeniat��e shall be altotirved a reasonable arr:oun# of time w�thout loss i� pay w�en a grie�ar�ce is investigated a�d presented to fhe EMPL4YER d�ring narma! wa�icing hours, pravided t�s employee ar�d the UNION representat��e have nat�ed ar�d recei�ed appro�at af fhe designated supe�visor wha i�as determined tfiat such absence is reasonable a�d wou�d not be detrirnental ta the wark prograr�s of the EMP�OYER. 5_4 Procedure Grievances, as defined by Section 5_ �, s�ail f�e resol�ed in conforrr�ance with the foliow�ng procedure_ � � Step 7_ An et7tployee ciaimir�g a violatior� concerni�g ihe inte�Pretation or applica6an vf t�is AGREEMENT shall, withirr ten (�#�) calenciar days after such aifeged �iolation has occurred, presEnt such grie�ance to t�e emptoyEe's su�eniisor as designated by the EMPLOYEFZ_ T�e EMPLOYER-designated representai�ve wilt discuss and gi�e an ar�swer t� s�ch Siep 1 grieva;nce within ten (10) ca[endar days after receipt_ A g�ie�ance not resolvec� i� St�p 1 and appea�ed to S�ep 2 shat! be placed ir� writ�ng setting fort� the nature of the grievance, the facts on wt�ic� it is based, the provis�on or pro�isions af the Agreemenf a1#egedly violated, and th� r�medy requested, and shail be appea[ed to Step 2 withi� ten (1�) ealendar days after the EMPLOYER-cf�sfignaied re�reser�tative's final a�swer in Step 1_ AFly grieva�ce not appealed in vvri�ng to St�p 2 by the UNlOI�i wifhin ten (10} ealenda� days sF�all be co�sidered wai�ed. Step?- If appeal�d, the writte� grievance sha[I be presented by the UNION and disc�sseci with the EMPLOYER-designated Step 2 representative_ The EMPLQYER- designated representati�e sha[I gi�e the UNlQN the EMPLOYER'S Step 2 answer �n writing within ten (10} cal�ndar days after receipt of such 5#ep 2 grievance. A grievance �o� resolved in Si�p 2 rnay be appea[ed ta Step 3 within ten (9 D} calendar days foliowing tl�e EMPLQYER-designatec# repcesentati�e's fr�al Step 2 ar�swer_ Any grie�anee not appealed in writing tfl Step 3�y thE UNIOl� within ten {10} calendar days shalE be considered waived. Si. ep 3_ 1€ appeal�d, tf�e writ[e� grievar�ce shall be pr�senied by the UNiON and discussed w�th the EMPLOYER-designai�cE Siep 3 representafive. Tf�e EMPLQYER- designafed representative snal{ g��e tlte UNION tfte EMP�OY�R'S a�swer in writi�g withir� ten (�#0} ca�endar cfays after receipt of st�ch Step 3 grievance. A g�ievance not reso��ed �n Step 3 r�ay be appealed to Step 4 wi�in fen {1(}) calendar days foitowing the EMPLOYER-desig�a�ed representati�e's �nal answer in Step 3_ A�y grie�ance nat app�aled in writir�g io S#ep 4 by #he UNION within ten (1a} caiendar days shaii be cansidered waived_ St. ep 4. A grievance unresolved in 5te� 3 and appealed to Step 4 shalt he subrnifted to tf�e Mi�nesata Bureau of Mediatio� Services. A grie�ance nof resolved in Step 4 rnay be appea[ed to Step 5 within te�t (1Q) ca#encfar days �oilowir�g #he �i1APLOYER'S fina! a�swe� in Sfep 4_ Any g�tevance �toi appealed in writir�g #o Step 5 by the UNION within t�n {��j calenda� days sha�l be car�sicfered wai�ed_ St_ e� 5. A grievance unresolved in Step 4 and appeaied to Step 5 si�aEl be subrnitfed to arbitrati��_ The arbitration proc�eding st�a(€ be conducted by an arbitrator to be selected by r�utual agreernent oi the EMPL4YER and #k�e UN10N within seven (7} calendar days afier fhe req�est for such actian. Ef the pa�ties fail to mutually agree upon an arbitrator within fh� said seven (7) day period, either party may requ�st fhe Director, Bureau of Mediation Senrices, to pravide a pane� Q€ €ive (5) a�itrators_ Both ihe EMPLOYER and the UNIQN sha�E have the righi to strike two (2} narr�es frorr� par�ei. The party r�questir�g arbitration shail striEce the first nar�e, the ather pa�y shafl then strike one (1) name at�d t�e process wilf be repeatecf and the remair�ing person si�all be tne arbifcator_ The decisio� o# the ari3itrato� s�afi bE iinal and bi�ding upon tE�e par#i�s_ The ar�itrator shait be reqUested €o issue a decision within thiety (30} calenc#ar days ai[er the ctase of tt�e record unless the parties mutually agree tv an exiensian. 5_5 Arbitrator's Authority A- The arbitrator shall have no rigM to arr�end, modify, nullify, ignore, add io or subiract fram the terms and conditeons of this AGREEMENT_ The arbiirator shall � consider and dscitie oNy €!�e specific issue(s) submiited in wr�ting by the �MP�OYER anci the UIVtQN, a�d shatt hav� no auti�ariiy tv make a decisior� or� any other issue r�ot so submitted_ B_ ��e ari�itrator shail be wit�aut power to make decisions contrary to, ar i�consisient with, ar modi#ying or �arying in any way, the appficafion of taws, rules, or regula#ions having the #orce a�d effeci of law_ The arbitratar's deeision shat! be subrr�itted in writing withi� thirty (30} days foltowing the dose af the heari€�g or th� submission of briefs �y fhe parties, whiche�ec be �ater, unfess the parties agfee ta any ��e�sior�_ The decisian shatl be binding on both the EMPLOYER and the UNION ar�d $hafl be based sofety on the arbitrator's �nterpretatian or apptication o� the express terrr�s o� this AGREEMENT a�d to the #acis of the grievance presenfed_ G_ The iees and expenses for #he arbitrator's services and prdceedir��s shaEl be borne equally by the EMPLOY�R and t�e UNiON, prov�cied that each pa�► shall be responsibfe far compensatir�y its own re�reser�tatives ar�ci w��esses_ !€ either pariy desires a �erbat�m recard of the praceedings, it rnay ca�se such a�ecord to be made, pravidir�g it pays for the record if both parties cfesire a verbatirn record o€ the proceedings, tF�e cast shaI) be shared eq�aify_ 5_6 Waiver �f a grievance is not presented wriihin ihe tirne #imiEs se€ farth abo�e, ii shait be considered "wai�ed". If a grie�ance is not ap�ea#ed to the next ste� within the spec�ed iime 1'tmit or agreeci extension thereof, it shall b� considered settied on the basis of fhe EfVIPL4YER'S last answer_ lf ih� EMPL4YER does naf answer a grier�ance or an appeal il�ereof wii�in ihe speeifiecf �me limits, lhe UN10N rrlay efect to treat t�e grievanee as deniecf at ihat step and immed�atety appeal the grie�ance �o the nexi s#ep. T�e tirne lirnit in each slep �ay �e �?ctendecf by r��fua# agreer�ent of the E!l�PLGYER and the UN1QN_ ARTICLE V� -- DEFIN�TIONS 6_1 UNtON The Intematiar�ai Union af Operaki�g E�gineers, Local No_ 49, AFL-C1�_ 6.2 EMP�.OYER The City af Arden Hi[[s, Ramsey County, Minnesota, a Min�esota rnunicipal corpo�at�on_ 6_3 UNlON MEMBER A member o# tt�e lnfematiana! Urtior� of Operating Engineers, Locai No_ 49, AFL-CIQ_ 6_4 EMP�OYE� A�nernber of the exclusively recognized bargaining unit_ 6_5 BASE PAY RATE Th� emptoyee's hourly pay rate exc#usiv� of iongevi�y or any other speciat alfowance_ 6_6 SENIOR[TY 4 �engity of continuous service in any of the job elassificatior�s covered by ARTIC�E 11— RECOGNIT�QN. EmpioyeEs ++vho are prornoted frorrx a job ciassifcatior� co�ered by #his AGREEMENT and retum to a�ob cfassif�cation covered by this AGREEMENT s�all have ��eir ser�ianty calculated or� i�e ler�gth of service v�der thss AGREEMENT €o� purposes t�f promai�on, transfer, and [ay off and tota! tengfh of service wiih the EMPLOYER for other bene�ts under ihis AGREEME�T_ 6_7 STEWARD Ernptoyee whase responsi�ilifies are lirx�ited to receivir�g cc►mplaints from ifs membe�s �f �ialafions af the AGREEMENT, checking status of inembersMip ir� the ur�it, repocti€�g safety pra�ferns and service as a carnmunicaiion fink_ 6_8 OVERTIM� Woric perfo�rrzed at thE express autf�orization o€ the EMPLOYER fn excess of either �ig�i (8) hours wit�in a twenty-iot�r (24} ho�r �eriod (except #or shifE changes} or more thar� forty (40) hours wit�in a se�en (7) day �er�od. 6_3 HOLIDAY OVERTiME Er�ployees �equired iti work or� an observed Hoiiday (refer to Artic�e XXl�1) shaf( be comper�sa#ed one a�d one-half (1 _�} iimes their bas� hourly �ay rate �or eacf3 hour worked_ Ernplayees r�quired to wark on Fhe act�a{ ho#iday shall be compe�sated two (2) times iheir base hourly pay rate for each hour wo�iced_ �_�1Q CA�L BACK Return o� an emptayee to a specified wark sit� to perforrr� assigned duties at the sxpress authorization of i�e EMPLOYER at a time o#her than an assigned shifi_ A€� extension of or early report to an assigned shift is nat a calf bacEc_ ART�C�E VlE -- SAVINGS C�AUSE This AGREEMENT is subjeci to the laws of t�e Urrited States, ##�e State of Minnesota, ar�d the City of Arden Hilfs_ In if�e ever�t any provisior� of this AGREEMENT shall be held ta be contrary to !aw by a court of earnpetent j�risdiction #rom whose final judg€ner�t or decree na appea! has been taker� wi#hin ti�e tirne provided, sucfi� provision shat[ b� void_ At! flfher provisions of this AGREEM�NT shai! continue ir► fuli forc� anc� effect_ The voided {�ro�isio� rnay be re�egatiated at fhe request of either party_ ART�CLE Vill — WORK SCHEDIJLES 8-1 The EMPLOYER has tF�e sole authofity in the pr�paraiion of woric schedules. The norrr►at wo�c day far an emplayee si�alf be eight (8} hours_ T#�e narmaf w�rk week shafl be forty (4Q) hcwrs_ 82 Service to tf�e pubiic may cec�u�re the establis[�menf of regular shifis far sor�e ernplayees on a daiiy, wsekEy, seasanal, or anncral basis other thsn #he nor�nal waric day or week. The EMPLQY�R s�a[f give at leasf twa (2) working days ad�ance notice to the er�ployees afFected by the esta6fishmer�t af woric days dif�erent frorr� the ernployee's normal work ciay or week_ The EMP�pYER witl firsf ask €or voiunteers 10 staff t#�ese changes to the norrna! work week Qr day_ If th�re are not enough volu�teers ta fiil t�re shift change, the EMPLOYER wi#I assigrt p�rsan�et to tif! the shift based on seniority_ 5 Thase err�ptoyees �nrith the least senior�iy wiit b� assigned frst until al# shifts are assigned_ 8.3 The employees shatE be ailowec� or�e coffee break in the r�orning oi thirty (30} minutes �� duratiorr, inclusive of driving time to and from the Public Wo�ks building i# required, snd no caffee break in the aftemoon. They shall be allowed a lunch period of fl�ir�y (30) minutes for wF�ich t�ey will receive no pay_ Tt�e thirty (30j mir�ut�s unpa�d lunef� break will exclude driving tirne to and from #he work site to ihe City garag�_ This driving time wili be limifed to d�iving ta and from f�e Ciiy garage and fhe work si€e(s); ir�fer�r� stops wi(I €rot be perm€tted_ [t is understood tha€ ihe EMPLQYER or desigrrated representative may require that the ihirly (34) �inutes unpaKi lunch break #�e tak�� at t�re wor{c site when warranted for reasor�s oi business necessity_ 8_4 [n the event that work is required beca�se of unus�raf circurnsiar�ces such as (but not limited to) fire, �lood, s�ow, sleei, ar breakdown of rnunicipa� equipment or faci!{ties, no advance r�otiee need be gi�en_ lt is not required that an employee r�orking other thar� t#�e nor�nal work day he schec��fed to vsrork more than eight (8) hours, hawever, each e►nployee has an ob#igafion to wo�#c o�ertime or cal� backs if req€�ested �,nless u�e�s�af circ�amstances �revent the emplayee from sa working_ 8.5 Service to the p�blic may require ihe esfablishme�l of regufar vrr�rk weeks tl�at sched�ie worfc on Saturdays ancifor Sundays_ 8_6 No invaluntary iime o�i withoui pay (#erriporary !ay-of#j wili b� irnpierner�ted ior regular err�p€ayees whife temparary or part-time �rnployees are an the payroii, wii#� tt�e exceptiot� c�f t�e ert�pioyee doing �anitonal wor�C at Gity Ha{I ar�d the "On #he Job Traini�g" siudents. 8_7 tn the e�eni iha4 ihe EMPLOYE -% iniiia€es a temporary i►�terru�ti�n in ernptoy�rrent ihe EMPLOYER may pro�ide emplayees in the aff�cteci unit an appartunity to voluntarily reyuest �eaves of absence witt�oui pay_ Such terri�orary interruptiar�s in employrr�ent shall nat be co�sidered a 1ay-of�_ While an unpaid leave of absence due to ter�porary inte�ruption in ernp�oymeni the emptoyee wi#i cor�t�nue ta accrue senio�ty_ ARTiCLE fX --- OVERT[ME PAY 9_'� Far fhe purpases of determining awertirr�s pay, each day will be !he tweniy-�our (24) hot�r per�od beginnir�g af 12=0� a_m_ and �nding at midnig�t, while each week will be ihe seve� (7� day periad begir�ning on Saturday and er�ding an Friday_ 92 Hours worked in excess oi eight (8} within a twe�ty-four t24) hour pe�ad (excepf for shi�t changesj or �ore than for�y (40} witt�in a seven (7} day period witl be �mpensated for at ane a�d one-half (1-#/ 2) tirnes the emp[oyee's regular base pay_ AII hours worked on an actual t�ofiday will be carnpensated €or ai #wo (2) tirnes the empEayee's reg�lar base pay. (Refe� to defir�itions found in Ar#ide VI, Section 91 For pc�rposes of this section, "f�o�rs wortced" shal! iRcluc#e hours ciesignated as hvfiday, persanal time off, or comper�satt�€y €irr:e-off_ 3_3 At th� discretion of t�e EMPLOYER, an employee may receive compensatory time off in lieu of overtirne pay at i�e rate of one and or�e-hali {#-1i 2� tir�es fhe ernployes's regu€ar C: �ase pay or two (2) fimes th� err�pioyee's regufar base pay for hours worked on an actuat �oliday, or be paid far averiime worked_ 9_4 Maximum comp�nsatory time accu€n�riated shali not exceed farty (4t3} hovrs. If !he ma�cimum is exeeeded, the ernployee will receive overtime pay Eo reduce tY�e acc�mu�atio� to �e rrsax�rrrur�i allo�nred_ ARTICLE X— STANDBY AND CALL BACK 70_ 1 T�e EMPLQYER wiil establis�r a sev�n (7) day rotating schedule of standby assignfnents_ The em�layee on st�ndby slat�s wii# be a�ailable during ti�at period for ca11 back and the EMPL4YER wi[! call that employee first should any call back be r�ecessary. TI-t�emp#oy�e ►n,ii� be paid one �� }�our at tirne and or�e-#�a[f t�e reg�lar rate o� pay%r thaf emptoyee #or standby on weekdays_ The ernplayee wili be paid two (2} hours at time ar�d or�e-I-ralf the reg�lar �ate of pay for fhai ernplayee far starxiby o� vueeker�ds and abserved hal�days_ 1�2 At the discr�tion of th� EMP�OYER, an employee may recei�e corrtpensatary fime o�f in fieu of standby pay ar be paid on ti�e basis of one and one-half {i-1/ 2) hours cornpensatory tirne off for each �rver�ty-four (24) hac�r periad or� standby siatus Monday tf�rough Friday; three (3) haurs cornpensaiory tirne off far eac#� Ewer�ty-fflur 424) t�our period on standby status on weekends and t�ose dates recognizeci by the EMPLOYER as observed holicfays_ Such corr�pensatory time accumulafiorr shall be part c�f the rr3ax'smurr� aflowe� under Sectio� 9_4_ �0_3 An errtpioy�e called in ior wor�C at a tirne other ti�an #he err�pioye�'s normal schec#ul�d shift wilF be comper�safed for a mir�irr�um af two {2j hours' �ay at or�e and onefialf �1-�12} tirnes tt�e er�pioyee's base pay rate, or t►nro iimes the base rate on t�e actuaf hoiiday_ Spec�al weeEcend and holiday scheduies for Ei�t cfiecking shafl be treaied as cafi backs_ 10_4 Special weekend and hoGday sci�edules for iif# sfaiior� checkir�g sI�al! be freaied as a cali bactc _ ARTtCLE XI — LEGA� DEFENSE ��-1 �r��a[oyees invol�ed in litigatio� because af r�egtigence, ignorance of laws, �on- obseEvance of lavvs, or as a resu�t of employe� judgrnerttal decision shal� nQ� receive fega! defense by the Ci�y_ 1� 2 �xcept as provided in Section 'i 1_ 1 hereof, any ernpfoyee who is charged with a tra�c tiofafion, or�inance uiolaiior� ar crirninat offense arising frorn acts perfarrned wi#hin t�e scope of ernpioycnenf, wt�en such act is perforrneci in good faitf� and �rnder direct order of #he supervisor, shali be rei�nbursed for reasonable at�orney's €ees and court costs acivai�y �nctlrred i�y such emp[oyee in defent�i�g agair�st such cttarge_ ARTICLE XI� -- RiGHT OF SUBCONTRACT 12_� Nothing contained in this AGREEMENT s�af( prohibit or restriei the �ig�t of tf�e EMP�OYER frorr� s��icontracting work performed t�y emp�oyees covered by this AGREEMENT_ 7 ARTICLE Xll! — DtSClPLiNE AND DISGHARGE 13_ 1 The EMPLOYER relains ihe sole nght to dis�i�line and discharge empEoyees_ ARTIC�E XIV — SENIORITY 14_ � Seniarity wilE be the determining criierian for tra�sfers, p�a�otions and lay-a�fs or�ly when aIl ot��r qualificatian factors are equal_ ARTIC�E XV -- LAY-0�F �i 5_ � if a lay-aK rs deemec# necessary by the EMPLOYER, the affeeted ��pfiayees witl be noiified in wr€ting at teast four (4} weeks pr�or to the ef�ective date_ ARTICl.E XVi — PROBATlONARY PERi�DS 16_�i Afl �ewly hired or rehired err�ployees witl senre a minimum of six (6) months' probaiionary periad_ If the EMPC.dYER extends the inikiaf probationary period beyand six (6) manths, the errsployee's t�ase pay rate wil! no# c�ange untsE t�e ernployee has s�cc�ssfuEly completecf the designated proba#ionary period. The extended probafio�ary penad wi�I r�oi exce�d three {3) rr�onths_ 16_Z A� ert�ployee wit� serve a probationary period in any job ctassi�caiiot� for which the employee has r�oi serrred one previously_ i6.3 At any time durir�g #F�e probationary period, Ehe prabatior�ary empiayee may �e discharged at i�e soie discretion of t�e EMPLOYER_ '�6_4 Af any tir�e during the probationary period, a prarnoted or reassigned employee rnay be d�mated or reass}gned to ihe employee's previous position ai the sate c�iscretian oF the EMPLOYER_ 16_S At teast t�ree (3) weeks prior #o f�e compfetion of ihe probationary Period, ihs City GlerklAdrrcin�strator si�a1€ re�iew the {�erformanc� af the probaiionary ernployEe, and no#i�y the Councif o! the Gity ClerklAdmir�isErator's recor�rnenciaiions_ The matter shall be ptaced on the Council agen�a for t#�e r�ex# regufar meeting, at w�ic�-� tirne the Cauncil shall consides ihe recammenciation and maice a determinat�an as to ur�etf�er the em�toyee shall be terminatsd at the end of tt�e probatianary period_ if the er�ployee is nof to be con#inued beyond t�e end of the probationary periad, t�e ernptayee shali be sc� npti�ed before the end of such perio�_ ARTiCLE Xllli — SAFETY 17_i The EMPLOYER and the UNlON agree io jQintly pramo€e safe and heaithfut wocktng cor�ditions, ta cooperate in safety matters and to encourage employees to wark in a saie ma�rner_ 0 ARTICLE XVIII — JQB POSTING �18.'1 The �MPLOYER and the UNtON agree ti�at perrnaner�# job vacancies w�tf�in fhe designated bargaining �r�it shail �e �illed based o� the concept of promotion from withirr provided fhat appficar�ts: i 8_ i 1 have the necessary q�ali�catio�s ta rneef the sta€�dards o# the job vacancy; ar�d 18_ 12 Have the ability ta perforrr� the dt�ties and res�onsibilities of ihe job vaca�cy. 18 _2 Es�riployees �liing a f�ig�er jab ciass based an the pro�isions of lhis Articte, shait be s�b}ect to the candifions of ARTICLE XVI, "PROBATIONARY PERtODS"_ 18_3 The EMPL.OYER has iF�e r�ght flf tr�al decision in �he sel�ction of employees to #�II pos�ed jobs based an quafifrcatians, abil�ties, and ex�er��nce. 1$_ 4 Jah �acar�cies withir� the d�sig�aled i�argainirig unit wilt be pasted for five (5) wark days sa fhat members of the bargaining unii can � consider�d for such vaca�cies_ ARTICLE XIX — PERSONAL TIME OFF CONVERION '� 9_ 1 A#) employees hired before Je�ne 29, 2002, w�ll convert iheir c�rrent sick leave accrued haurs to Personal Time Qff (PTO)_ T�re eonversion wili be calc�lafed �y adc�ing current accrued sictc Ieave ar�cf current aecrued �acation and subtracti�g iwo k�undrec! iorty f�ours (24Q) as PTQ_ Tl�e rer►�ainder of ti�e sick Eeave wilf be added to ihe "Bank"_ "8ank" is de�ined as accruecf hours which �nay be used or�ly when f1�e esnplayee c}ualifes t��td�r Short Terrn Disabifity, Long-Term Disabiiity or whe� accrued PTO is exhausted_ For allowed accruals over the rnaximum refer to Artic#e 2'# _ 1_ ARTICLE XX --- FUNERA� �EAVE 20_1 Each emptoyee shaf! �e entitfed to three {3j paid days of funeral leave for a death in the ifnmeciiate farr�ity of the ernpfoyee_ 20.2 "Irr�meBEate fam�ly" shali mean an emp[oyee's s�ouse, chiidren, siblings, �arents, grand�arents, a�n€s, unc�es, nephews, nieces, in-Iaws or grandchildren_ ARTICLE XXt — PERSONAL TIME OFF PTO 2'�.1 P�rsonat Tirne O#f (PTO) �s authori�ed absence from duty_ Ernployees worki�g an average of 40 hours per week or� an anr�ual bas�s are ei�gibie fo� Persar�al T€ne Off_ Emp#oyees rriay not use Personaf Tir�ae Off unti€ su�cessfu[ compiet�an af their probationary period, althougY� Personal Time O�f accumutates during th�s time_ Tf�e €ol�owing chart provides inforr�aEion regarding Persanai Time Off_ 1'ears of service are cafcuiatgd frorr� the anniversary date of emp(oyrr�ent_ � PERSOIVAL T1ME OF� SCHEDU�E Com leted ears of Service 0 — 5 Years 6 — i 0 Yea�s Afier 1Q Years Personal Tme 7 hours b�-weekly 9 hours bi-weekly 1� hours bi-week[y Benefrt yea� for Personal Tir�e Of� is March ts' through �ebruary 28'�_ A maximum of 240 hours of Perso�€al Time Off may be carrieci over from ber�e€it year to beneft ysar_ Ca�yover b�yond 24a hours o� Personaf Tirrz� Off will anty �e rnade in accordance rrviih Secfion 21_3 or e��der special circurnsiances wifh a�pro�al Frorn the City Administrator. Any err�ployee Iea��ng the ser�ice of ihe City in good standir�g will be eom�ensated � OQ% far Perso�tat Tirrie Off �p to 240 hours or ar€�our�t a[�owed in Seciion 21 _3 accrued to !he day of separat�on prauided said ernployee has served at least twe[ve ( i 2} cor�seeu�ve rr�ontt�s prior io separation. Such pay for accumulaied Pers�al Time Off will b� at the sar�� ra#e as the hot�rly rate of the �:mplayee's base safary_ PersonaE T�me Off may not be used to �xtend an employee's actua( termination dafe_ When a paid hoiiday fatls on a woricing day duri�rg an ernployee's Perso�al Time Off, the day o# the holiday wiit not b� cac�nfed as a day of Personai Time Off. Or�e (1) day o� Persanal Time ON shalf equaf eight ($) hot��s for tuli-time err�ptoyees_ 21 _Z Personal Tme Off ►nay nof be used by an emp�oyee until t�e er�d c�# the employee's probai�onary period. 21 _3 A regular er�ployee cannflt carry into ihe nsxi year more accrued PTO benefiis thar� forty {40) ho�rs in excess of the maximutr� of iwo hundred foriy (240) ho�rs. In �nusuaE oc exter�uating circti�tstar�ces �n ortfer to accornp�ish the worEc prograrr�s af 1he EMPL�YER, the errip�gyee rr�ay f�e aliowed to carry accr�ed; u�u5ed PTQ b2yct�� two-h�sr�dred eighty (280) hours into the nex# bene[it year with the p�ior approval of the Departmeni Head_ 23 _4 Afl requ�sts ior PTO o� five {5} or rnore consecu�s�e work ciays sftall be subrnitted by April #� o# each year, and pasted for five (5} consece�ti�e work days_ Ir� case of any conflFct for a�referred PTO periac#(s}, the seniar emp#oyes wiif be gi�en preference_ Any PT4 rec��esfs of I�ss fhan five (5) eonsecu�ive work days that are svbmitteci rnore tF�an four {4) weeks in advance shall be posted �or three (3} wark days_ Any conflicts in scheduling shaft be resolved by seniority_ Any PTO requests w�ich are not past�d sha11 be cansidered on a"frrst eorne, #�rst servedA basis_ ARTICLE XXEI — GROUP �NSURANCE 22.1 �ffective Ja�uary 1, 20E18, t€�e EMPLOYER uvilt contrib€rte the sarrie contribufion as appr��ed for r�on-u�ion erriplayees ta the Operaiing Engineers, Local 49 Health and W�Ifare Administrafors for Group Heal#h and Der�tal tnsurance_ In 2009 and 2010, tf�e EMPLOYER wilf pro�ide the sarr�e inaease in confr�butifln as approved for r�or�-union emplayees. Ernpioyees may pariici�ate, af their own expense, in addit€anal lif�, short-€err�, and fflng-ierm clisab;tiEy insurance as add-ons ia City-sponsoced pEans appro�ed �rnder the EAAPLOYER'S current insurance provider_ � 1Q 222 ln i#�e event thai an empioyee resigns, retires, or is otherwise separated €rom employment fnr a�►y �eason, tr�e EMPLOYER wilt deduet €rarr� �e employ�e's f�na[ payct��ck i�ie EMP�.OYER-paid portion of fhe grou� is�s�rar�c� prernium for the remainder of tF�e quarter €alEo�nring the employee's date oi separation from emptoyrnenf_ 22_3 It is unders#oocf that the EMPLOYER'S only obfigaiian is ta pay t�e EMPLOYER con#�ibution far grou� insurance prer�i�sms as agreed fo herein_ T�e EMPL4YER is noi liabte for claims as a resuft of a denial af insurance benefits by an ir�surance carri�r_ ARTICLE XXIIt — HOLf�AYS 23_ 1 The EMPL4YER inriil prQ�ide fin►e#�e {12} paid hotidays as fotlows= Hot_ iday Nevsr Year's Day Martin Le�i�er King Day Presidents' Day Memorsal Day Independence Day Labor Day Vetera�s �ay Thanksg�ving Day Day AfEer Thanksgiving Day Chris#mas Eve Day Christrr�as Day New Year's Eve Day Observance Day Jan�ary 1 Third Monday in January Ti�ird Monday in February Last Monday in May JuEy 4 Firsf Manday in Septernber Na�ember 11 Fourth T�ursday in November Fa�€th Friday in Novembef December 24 �ecer�ber 25 Decernber 3'� 23.2 In k�e event that N�vrr Years Day� #ndepencience Day, Veteran's Day, or Christmas Day fal! on a Sur�day, the fofEowi�g Monc4ay shail be a paid �tiGday_ lf any of the precec�ing hotidays fatl o�r a Saturday, the preceding �riday shail be a paid hoiiday. 23_3 Empioyees required to vvor�c Qn a designated holiday sha�l be compensated one ar�d one-halt {1 _S) times thei� base hourly pay rat� far eact� h�ur worked, pius Hotiday pay_ Empioyees r�uire� io work or� the actuaf hotiday shai� be corr�per�saled two {2} tim�s �heir base hourty pay rate for eacE�t hour woriced pi€�s haficfay pay if the actual holiday qualifies far hvliday pay ir� section 23_ �_ ARTfCLE XXtV — UNiFORM ALIOWANCE 24_1 24_ 2 24_3 The EMPLOYER sf�al# pro�ide each empioyee vsr�ti� an annual uniform afEowance of two hundred se�enty-five doflars {$27S)_ Er�p(oyees shall �ucchase ur�iforrns and jackets iram the sarr�e vendor semi-ar��ually, not to exceed the maxirrium altowanc�. Recei�ts are req�ired far ai! iterns purc�ased_ f1 ARTlCLE XXV — MILEAGE RE#MBURSEMENT FUR TRAIN�NG 25_1 An emplvyee must have the �rior ap�roval of the Public Works Superintendent to attend train�ng to enhance job-relaied knowiecige and s€cit[s_ 252 An �rr�p[oyee �sin� a pri�ately owried veh€Ge #a iravel tv and from fhe Eocation of appro�ed trainir� wl[ r�cei�re mileage reimhursement at #�e federa! raie whieh is adopted by ihe EMPtQYER annualiy_ ARTICLE XXV! -- lN.fURY �N DUTY 26. # i€ an En�ury on duty resu#fs in ar� ern�loyee missing work, the EMPLOYER wit[ pay tF�e employee's regufar base pay rate. The amount paid by th� Worker's Compensatior� tnsurance will be turr�ed aver by the ernpioyee ta t�e EMP�OYER. 26_2 Tt��s +njury Qr� duty bene€it wr�s�l� be pro�ided up ta a€naxirnurn of twenty-six (26) ciays_ 26_3 No Persona� Tir�e OfF shai! be chacged for payrnent of th�s ber�efit ARTICLE XXVEE — UNUSED StCK LEAVE PAY 27_1 Reg�lar �ul!-fime err�ployees whc3 ha�e cor�pietec� ten (10) or rrzore years of cc}ntinc�ous service wit#� the EMPLOYER and who lear�e in good standi�g, �vi11 rec�ive 33-1J3% c�f ur�used, accur�ulated sick teave e�pon iheir separat'son_ Reg�{ar fuil-time ert�p#oyees who have corn�l�ted tuventy (2a} or ►nare years o# contir�uous service witt� ti�e EMPLOYER and uvho leave in gooc� star�ding, wil[ receNe 50% of un�sed, acc�rrr�la#ed s�cic fea�e upon iheir separat�an. To quafi€y for this benefi€ an employ�e rnust have an esiabGshed sick leav� bank gesu#tirsg #rom �he con�ersion to t�e PT� program. (Refer ta Articfe 19 seciion 19_1.) Any benef�t paid under this A�cle shafl �e paid €nto t�e employee's ICMA retirement account. ARTEC�E XXVIl1— WAfVER 28. 7 Any and all prior agreemertfs, resolutions, practices, poliaes, rules ar� reg�lations regarding terrns and conditions oi emplpymeRt, to the exfent inconsi$tent wi[#� the provisions of fhis AGREEMENT, are hereby s�perseded_ 28-2 The parties mutualiy acicnowlec#ge t�at ciuring the �egatiatior�s which resulfed in this AGREEMENT, eaeh had the ur�timited right ancf opporte�nity tQ make der�anc�s and proposals +juiih respecf #o any term or condition of �rr�playme�t not removed by law frorr� barga:�ing. All agreeme€�ts and �nderstandi�gs arri�ed af by the parties are set €orfh in wriiir�g in th3s A�REEMENT #ar the stipulated de��atian of this AGREEMENT_ The EMP�OYER and the UNi�N eac� volur�tarrTy a�d unc�ualfiedly waives the right to rr�e�t and negotiate regarding a�y and al� terrr�s and cor�ditioris of erripioyment referred to ar co�ered ir� this AGREEMEt�fT, or wit� respect to any terrn or condition o� ernployment not specificatly referreci !a or cavered by this AGREEMENT, e�en fl�ough suc� te�ns or r.ondit�ons rr�ay r�ot have been wit�in t�e knorrv[edge or corrtemp�atian o# eith�r or bat#� parties aE tF�e time this con#ract was negotiated ar executed_ 12 ART�CLE XXIX — CENTRA�. PENSION FUND T#�e EMPLQYER and tt�e UN(ON agree tlzat an arr�o�nt designated hereir� thai would otherwise be paid i�€ salary or wages witl be co�tribut�:d ins#ead to tite Cenfrat Pensior� Fund {CPF) as pre- tax employer contri��tio�s_ A pensior� confibuf�o� of �inety-six cents {$0_96j per Y�c�uc witl be �ade fo� each em�loyee, for a maximum of two thousar�d eighty i�ours {2080) per calendar year. The hour�y contribution rate wi�l 6e applied to e�ery �our compensated (ie_ Ho�rs warked, PTO, and holidays) except for ove�time honrs worked_ T�e EMPLOYER s�alt deduct seventy- six dotEars and eighty c�n#s ($76_8Q) every eight [80) hour pay g�riod_ The EMPLOYER shal! pay #�is canfibution direct�y ta the IUOE Central Pension Fund_ T�e UN�ON agr�es to inc�er�nify and hold the EMPLOYER, its O�cer$, Agents, ar�d emptayees harmfess agair�sE any dairns, s�its, orders or judgrr�ents, broughi agai�st th� EMPLOYER as a r�suti af any adion taken ar not taken by the EMPLOYER on the speeif�c pro�isions of ihis Articie. TF�is "hold harmless" clac�se does not hald the ENiPLQYER harmless �or failing to iransfer the agre�d cont�ibutions #o #�e IUOE C��tral Pensio� Fur�. It is agreed that far p��ses of determining ��#ure wage rates, the EMPLOYER s�alt �irsi res€ore the arnou�t of €hc wage red�ction, wf�ich is c�rrer�tly the CPF contrib�tior� rate o€ $0_96 per hour, ihen apply the applica�le wage rr�ultiplier, ihen reduce tt�e revisec� wage by the GPF con�ribut�on rate_ lt is fur#her agreed that for p€�rpc�ses of ealculati�g ave�time compensation the EMP�OYER s�af! frrst resiare the amount of ihe wage redueiion ($0_9S/ hr_) t�en apply the app�icable 1_5 or 20 wage rrtultiplier required under i�e Fair Labor Siandards Aef and the cotleeiive bargaini�g agreement, then pay i�e resu[ting amount �or o�ertirr�e worked_ The caninbutian of $0_9fi per �our prev�n#s an employee's annual CPF coniributions from exceeding $2,QOQ0� in a year and t�erefare eomplies wi�h timiiations set forfh und�r Minnesota Staiute § 35824, sub. 1(9) as amended in 2002 The CPF Plan of Benefi#s ar�d the Agreement anci Decla�ation of Trust wilf serve as the goveming documenEs_ T�e CP� is a s��pierr�entai Pensiort Fund autharized by Mi�nesota Staf�t�s, 356.24, subd�visiQr� �(9�_ ARTiC�.E XXX — QURAT�ON Th�s AGREEMENT s[�al( be effective as of the date oi ifs sigrsing and sha!! rernair� in t�sif torce and effect Ja�uary 1, 20Q8 through December 31, 2D��_ It si�alt cor�tinue ir� fuit force and effect frar� year-to-year, unless terminateci or renegotiated in i#�e manner prov�ded by lhe Public Emp#ayme�t Labor Relaiio�s Act oi �97t, as amended. iN WITNESS WHEREQF, the parties hereto have exec�ted this AGREEMENT on this I �ay of �ccyi�c. c`'i . 2008 i �--. .... C1TY O D N HIL 5 B Ma� r By � t � Acting Ci Admi�€str tor INTERNATlONAL U !ON OF OPERATiNG ENGINEERS, LO AL NQ. By Busine Managerl�inancial Secr�tary By � Area Busi s R s "ve �y --- u��an sc�Wa�a 13 Appendix A WAGES AND CLASSiFlGATiONS A_ E€fective a# fF�e sig�ing oi this contract, the folfovv��g wage sc�edufe wiil b� in effeet for Public Wo�cs Mai�te�ance WoF-[cer_ st�rt Six (6) Months One (1 j Year Two t2} Years T�ree (3} Years : C_ 2008 20U9 $ � 6_44 16.93 $ i7_54 18.07 $ 18_fi5 19_21 $ 2(3_87 21.49 $ 23.07 23_76 Wages for 2008 is�ci�de a onE-time $0_48 hour marke# a�jusfinent_ za�� 1�_44 � 8.61 19_79 22_i4 24.48 !n 2005 wages inc#uded a one-time rotl-in ai $020/t�our i� recagnition of the requirerr��n� for a Class D Systems Q�rator's t�ice�se, ar�d a Ctass SD Wastewater Systems OperatQr's License or a Class SC Wasiewater Sysferr:s OReratflr's �.icense_ New Empfoyees B-1 A newly-hired empioyee shali be paid a starfing base pay rate as cieterrr�ir�ed by t�e EMP�OYER. This starting �ase pay rate rnust be eqe�al to at least seventy percer�t (70°1dj of the top base pay rate for the Publie Wor3cs Maintenance War-ker Cfassi�ca#ion_ B-2 The base pay rate o# a newly-hireci �mp�oyee who has sc�ce�ssiully eocnplefed �� P��t�a��ry p�r�od shaii �€r�creased at tf�e c�iscret�on oi the �MPLOYER to at �east se�e€�ty-five percent (7�%) of the top bas� pay ra�e for the Public Works Mainter�ar�ce Woricer Glassifcatian_ B-3 Af�er the first year of employment, #he �snployee's base pay �ate shaii be �ncreased at the discretion of the EMPLOYER to a base pay rafe which is equaf to at leas# eighty perc�nt (80%j of #he €ap base pay rate for fhe Pubfic Works Maintenance Worker Classificafion. B-4 After the second year of emp�oyment, ihe err�pfayee's base pay rat� sha)1 be incf�ased af the d►screlian o� the EMPLOYER fo a t�ase pay cate vv�ich is equa# to af ieasE nir�ety percent (9Q%� o# t�e top bas� pay rate ior the Public Works Maintenance Worker Classification_ B-5 The new base pay rates pr+ovided under B-2, B-3 ar�d B-4 sha#i not exceed base pay rafes paid ta cu�-ent regular employees Fn ihe P€�blic Worfcs Mainienance Worker Ctass�cation_ B-6 Aft�r the third year of e:nplayment, the ernpioyee's base pay rate shall be ir�creased to the fo� base �ay %r the Pubfc Worlcs Mainfe�ance Worfcer Classification. Err�ployees emPtoyed by €he EMPLOYER on a temporary basis for na rnore thar� nine hu�dred-sixty hours (960) p�r c.ale€�dar year, either fn a fuil-�ime or par#-iirne capacity, will be paid af an hourly rate as c3eterm�ned �y fhe EMP�OYER for t�e le�m of ti�eir �i4 - i A ernpfoyrnent_ 5uch er�pioyees will nof be ei�g:ble '�or any rights or %e�efis under tF�is AGRE�MENT, incl�di�g Articfe V, "Empfoyee Righfsf Gfievance Procedure"_ �. Licer�se Pay [ncen#i�e Any employee whv �as or cornpieies training €or and recei�es fror�e the Minnesota Uepartrr�ent of Transportatia�► Gertifrestion as a Minr�esota Commerc�al 1/ehici� €nsp�etor, or receives frarr� the Sfate of Minnesata Certificat�on as both a Tree and Weed Inspector shatf reeeive a� h�u�ly incentive o� $0_1Ql��r to their base wage_ 75 _. � , '� .. - 1 LE'iTER OF L}NDERSTANDING CiTY QF ARDEN HILI,S ANp LU.O.U., LUCAL 49 Comrnercial Driver's i.ieense The pu�ose of tt�is Lette�r of U�derstanding �s to assist both Labor and Managernent ir� appl}rir�g the new rules For Corrurzercial Drive�-s License (CDL} hvlders_ The followtng eo�dilions will apply to no more than one (i} Public Works emp�oyee in the Local 49 Bargainmg Unii at any giver� time, and altows only one revoeation per person. If an e:nptoyee temporarity loses hisfher driver's I�cense and CDL, the employee must abtain a valid work per�it thai allows them to d�-ive non�ommercial �ehicles during work haurs_ An emp)oyee that has nQ vaiid �icense �nay be required to use pai� leave ur�ti� they are able to abtaixi a val�d work perrr�it_ Ase ern�Zoyee who d€ies not obtain a drivers license.vith�n ninety {90) days wiii be ter�ninated_ 2_ In the opinion of the Depariment Head, there must be sufficient hargai�ing unii ►��ork that does nat requsre a CDL and the irnpacted emptoyee shall possess the skills and abilities to successfully undertake tfiose tasks. 3_ if there �s sufficient �uork, the Ernptoyer will accommodate a� er�ployee who tem}�orarity ]oses his/her CDL [icense for a period not to exceed orre ( I} year. `TFie one (1) year �eriod begins as of t�e date c�f hislher iicense revocatian. �f t�e employee does not have their CDL reinsiated �vith�n one (1) year, the employee wili be ter�ninated_ 4. lf the ter�pvrary loss of a driver's license �s the res�lt ofan alcohol-related alT�ense, t13e employee witl be requ�red to eornply with t�e recommendativns of a S€sbstance Ab�se Professionai_ Proof of compliance w�th the Substance Abuse Professional recam�nenc�at�ons witl be provicied to the Employer. 5_ This agreemen� appties {o driv�ng violaiians outside the wark place_ Ti�is agreement daes not include positive test resu3ts f�om t�e Depart�en# af Trans�orEation's reyuired random testir�g_ 6_ A twer�ty-�ve percent (25%) decrease in pay will begin as afthe revocatioR date_ Arry lost wages d�ring the revocation of ihe employee's drivers license/CDL wtlt nat bc reir�b�rsed regardtess of t�e outeorne of any subsequeni contesting of the revocation_ This Memwandum of Unclerstanding wili remain in ef#�ecf from lanuary 2, 20(18 thro�gh December 31, 2010. As of �{anuary 1, 2Q L4 the Letter may be eliminated at the request of either party_ �OK C[TY OF ARDEN HILLS By , � By By Dated � � fi� �o� By By By n��a t � [�S �s