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Regular City Council Minutes - 7/28/03 Page 8 Staff was directed to provide this analysis to the Council by August 18, 2003 or sooner if possible, in order to allow Council review over the Labor Day recess. Roll Call Ayes: Schroeder, Maschka, Kough and Kysylyczyn. Nays: None. B. 2003 - 2004 Sergeants/Teamsters Contract Terms Kysylyczyn moved, Maschka seconded approval of the proposed terms and conditions for the 2003 - 2004 collective bargaining agreement with the Teamsters, and directing staff to prepare the necessary documents for execution. Ms. Bacon reviewed the proposed components as ratified by the Union for their 2003 - 2004 Sergeants/Teamsters Contract, consisting of seven (7) employees. Ms. Bacon reviewed those elements consisting of the proposed two- year term; a 3% wage increase for 2003 and a 2%, plus a 1 % Stanton V adjustment for 2004; employer contribution of a maximum 520.68 per month per employee for 2003, or the same amount contributed for all other City employees, which ever is greater; annual uniform allowance increase from $580 to $656 for 2003, with a 3% increase in 2004 for a total of $675; elimination of education incentive and longevity in 2003, with replacement to a four-step system of wages; compensatory accrual maximums increase from 50 to 60 hours per year; and continued discussion by the City and Teamsters for post-employment health care savings plan as a possible addition to the City benefits package. Ms. Bacon further reviewed the City's past philosophy and benchmarks, as well as policy and financial implications. Police Chief Carol Sletner was called upon for her comments regarding the increase in uniform allowance. Councilmember Schroeder, with Mayor Kysylyczyn 2003 - 2004 Sergeants/ Teamsters Contract Terms