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City of Centerville <br />Council Meeting Minutes <br />February 22, 2017 <br />3. Centennial Lakes Police Department <br />a. Sergeant Labor Agreement (Jan. 1, 2017 -December 31, 2019) <br />b. Patrol Labor Agreement (Jan. 1, 2017 -December 31, 2019) <br />Administrator Ericson stated that the Centennial Lake Police Department Governing Board had <br />approved the presented labor agreements with the Sergeants and Patrol Officers. The Board was <br />pleased with the negotiations from prior years. He noted that increases were made in single health <br />insurance to $1,080 and salary increases of 3%, 2.75% and 2.5% over the three (3) year contract <br />period. <br />Discussion ensued regarding where and who were present for negotiations and the Chief, labor <br />attorney, business agent, union steward(s) and City Administrators were present and the meetings <br />took place at Centennial Lakes Police Department offices. <br />Mayor Paar stated that all involved felt good about the negotiations, have confidence in the <br />Department and feel that morale is high. <br />Administrator Ericson stated that the Department finished the year $24,000 under budget. <br />Lengthy discussion ensued regarding market increases in wages, negotiations and comparisons with <br />other communities, retaining good staff, cost of training new officers and time involved since public <br />safety expenditures are 53% of the City's budget and no action was needed by Council as th <br />amounts are included in the annual budget. <br />4. 2017 MCMA Internship Program & Hiring of administrative Intern <br />Administrator Ericson stated that hiring of an intern has been included in Council's goals for 2016 <br />and 2017. The City previously applied to the Minnesota City/County Management Association for a <br />grant and was unsuccessful. He stated that the City was successful with an application TO MCMA <br />for a matching grant of $3,500 which he anticipated would fund a three (3) to six (6) month <br />internship. He reported that Mr. Charles Roberts is a graduate of Winona State University and has <br />interned in Chisago County. Administrator Ericson stated that with the 2017 City Council Focus <br />Goals staff could use assistance. Mr. Roberts would be providing reports to Council along with <br />himself. He also stated that Mr. Roberts would receive $10/hour, it would not exceed $10,000 and <br />the Finance Director's endorsement for budget allocation for position. <br />Discussion ensued regarding Council's ability to interview candidates, recommendation to provide <br />Staff with an opportunity to meet Mr. Roberts prior to starting date. <br />Administrator Ericson stated that Mr. Roberts was available to commence the internship on Monday. <br />Motion by Council Member Koski, seconded by Council Member King to Approve the <br />Asreement with MCMA & Hirinp. of Charles Roberts as Presented. Motion carried. <br />5. US Army — Training NCO <br />Page 5 of 7 <br />16 <br />