2.4.
CC Work Session
- Meeting Date:
- 05/12/2026
Information
Title:
Discussion Regarding Union Contract Negotiations (Discussion Closed to the Public)
Purpose/Background:
The purpose of this discussion is to update the City Council on the status of negotiations for the City’s five contracts and to gather Council feedback to guide the next phase of negotiations.
Per Minnesota Statutes 13D.03, which states: "The governing body of a public employer may by a majority vote in a public meeting decide to hold a closed meeting to consider strategy for labor negotiations, including negotiation strategies or developments or discussion and review of labor negotiation proposals, conducted pursuant to sections
179A.01
to
179A.25, staff is requesting that the City Council go into closed session to discuss the City's labor negotiations strategy for its five union contracts.
At this time, City staff will have met the Law Enforcement Labor Services (LELS) Patrol group. Other groups include LELS Crime Data Analysts, Sergeants, Captains and the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME).
Supporting documentation will be distributed and recollected at the meeting.
Timeframe:
Up to 30 minutes.
Funding Source:
Not applicable at this time.
Responsible Party(ies):
Colleen Lasher, Administrative Services Director
Outcome:
For the City Council to provide staff with direction regarding how to proceed contract negotiations.
Attachments
Form Review
| Inbox | Reviewed By | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Brian Hagen | Brian Hagen | 05/06/2026 02:17 PM |
- Form Started By:
- Colleen Lasher
- Started On:
- 04/23/2026 10:54 AM
- Final Approval Date:
- 05/06/2026