02-14-2022 Conf Mtg
COUNCIL CONFERENCE MEETING
February 14, 2022
6:00 PM
Fridley Civic Center, 7071 University Avenue N.E.
AGENDA
1.Resolution No. 2022-16, Approving and Authorizing Signing an Agreement with Patrol Officers
(Local #119) for the City of Fridley Public Safety Department for the Years 2022, 2023, and 2024
2.Review of Liquor License for Two Stooges Sports Bar & Grill
3.I-694 Noise Wall (Proposed in New Brighton Adjacent to Innsbruck Townhomes)
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AGENDA REPORT
Meeting Date:February 14, 2022 Meeting Type:City CouncilMeeting
Submitted By:Rebecca Hellegers, Director of Employee Resources
Title
ResolutionNo. 2022-16, Approvingand Authorizing Signing an Agreement with Patrol Officers (Local
#119) for the City of FridleyPublic Safety Department for the Years 2022, 2023, and 2024
Background
Athree-year tentative agreement has been reached between the City of Fridley (City) and the Police
Local #119) for the contract years 2022, 2023, and 2024.At 32
members,it is the largest unit in the City.
The City and L.E.L.S Local #119entered negotiations this winter,and both parties reached what we
believe is a positive and fair settlement. The Labor Market for this group has experienced wide
fluctuations in settlements due to many social factors and a very low supply of labor. Negotiations were
positive and collaborative. The unit has taken a vote and have approved the tentative agreement, which
is summarized below.
Summary of Changes
1.Article 39Duration: Three contract years (2022-2024).
2.Article 17 Insurance: Employees in this bargaining unit will receive the same insurance benefit
package as all other city employees, which includes the health, dental, life, and disability insurance
and alternatives (cash option or benefit leave). Havingthe same benefit package for all city
employees has been a long-standing pattern and valued practice at the City andremains an
important strategy in maintaining fairness between all groups.
3.Article 22 Wages: Both parties agree to a general increase ofthree percent (3%) plus a $.50/hour
market wage adjustment for 2022, a general increase of three percent (3%) plus a $.50/hour market
wage adjustment for 2023, and a general increase of three percent (3%) for 2024.The market
adjustment is supported by th
4.Article 26 Wellness Leave: Employees in this bargaining unit will be awarded forty-eight (48) hours
of Wellness Leave at the start of the calendar year for participation in the Public Safety Wellness
Program, which includes specific goals that address overall wellness for law enforcement
professionals. They will not be required to earn the benefit in advance. Approximately 80% of the
members currently earn the benefit so the impact to scheduling is minimal. They will no longer be
eligible to participate in the City-wideWellness Programwhich reduces City costs. Wellness Leave
hours must be used in the calendar year in which they are awarded, and unused hours after
Vision Statement
We believe Fridley will be a safe, vibrant, friendly and stable home for families and businesses.
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December 31 of the year will be forfeited. Wellness Leave hours will be pro-rated at 1.846 hours per
pay period for those who leave employment prior to the end of the year, or for those who start
employment after the start of the year.
Financial Impact
The costs for the proposed contract for 2022-2024 are estimated at $33,280. This amount reflects what
was not already budgeted in the 2022 General Fund. The Department will need to offset costs in other
areas to assure a balanced budget. The amount is manageable based on previous year-end balances.
In 2023 and 2024, amounts will be adjusted according to the provisions of the contract. In 2021, regular
base wages for patrol officers were $2,642,405 for 32 officers.
Recommendation
Staff recommend the approval of Resolution No. 2022-16.
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Vision Statement
We believe Fridley will be a safe, vibrant, friendly and stable home for families and businesses.
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Resolution No. 2022 - 16
Approving and Authorizing Signing an Agreement with Patrol Officers for the City of Fridley
Public Safety Department for the Years 2022, 2023 and 2024
Whereas, the Law Enforcement Labor Services, Inc. as bargaining representative of the Police Patrol
Officers, Local #119, of the City of Fridley (Union), has presented to the City of Fridley (City) various
requests relating to the wages and working conditions of Police Patrol Officers of the Public Safety
Department of the City; and
Whereas, the City presented various requests to the Union and to the employees relating to wages
and working conditions of Police Patrol Officers of the Public Safety Department of the City; and
Whereas, representatives of the Union and the City have met and negotiated in good faith regarding
the requests of the Union and the City; and
Whereas, representatives of the Union and the City were able to reach an agreement to settle the
2022, 2023 and 2024 contract; and
Whereas, the 2022, 2023 and 2024 contract is the result of that collective bargaining process.
Now, therefore be it resolved, that the City Council of the City of Fridley hereby approves said
agreement and the Mayor and the City Manager are hereby authorized to execute the Agreement
relating to wages and working conditions of Police Patrol Officers of the City of Fridley.
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Passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Fridley this 14 day of February, 2022.
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Scott J. Lund Mayor
Attest:
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Melissa Moore City Clerk
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