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Regular City Council Minutes - 2/24/03 Page 7 A. International Union of Operating Engineers Local No. 49 Contract Kysylyczyn moved, Klausing seconded, approval of the proposed terms and conditions for the 2003-2004 collective bargaining agreement between the City of Roseville and the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 49; and directed the City Attorney to prepare the necessary documents for execution. Human Resources Manager Eldona Bacon, lead negotiator wi th Local 49, was present to provide a summary to the Councilmembers of negotiations and recommendations. Ms. Bacon advised that the Local 49 represented thirty (30) staff members. Ms. Bacon reviewed specific components of the proposed agreement; specifically the proposed three percent (3 %) increase in wages in 2003, retroactive to January 1, 2003; and the four percent (4%) increase proposed for 2004 to bring the contract into compliance with averages in the Stanton V survey for metropolitan public entities. Discussion items included Stanton V municipality salary survey comparisons and accuracies; market-driven salary considerations; historical practices; and heavy equipment operator rate differential of an additional $.60 per hour. Councilmember Kough expressed concern that workforce reductions may be necessary, depending on State Budget shortfalls and their ramifications on cities. City Manager Beets responded both management and union officials were aware of and in communication regarding current state budget uncertainties and the possible need for renegotiation of contract terms if required. Additional discussion included rationale for recommended salary percentage adjustments, their relationship to cost- of-living adjustments (COLA) and Consumer Price Index (CPI); and potential state-mandated freezing of salaries International Union of Operating Engineers Local No. 49 Contract