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Date: Item No.
Labor Agreement between the City of Lakeville
And Law Enforcement Labor Services, Inc. Local No. 128 for Police Officers
Proposed Action
Staff recommends adoption of the following motion: Move to approve the labor agreement between the
City of Lakeville and Law Enforcement Labor Services, Inc. Local No. 128 for 2020 and 2021.
Overview
A two-year agreement has been reached with the Police Officer’s union which will take effect on January
1, 2020 and continue through December 31, 2021. This agreement will provide a 3% increase to wages
effective January 1, 2020; a 3% increase effective January 1, 2021; and a .5% increase effective December
13, 2021.
In 2018, Springsted, Inc. completed a job classification and compensation study. Police Officer positions
were classified a Grade 10 and Police Investigator positions were classified a Grade 11. Employees will
begin transitioning to the new pay plan in 2020. Step increases will be tied to an annual performance
evaluation. Police Officers assigned to the Street Crimes Unit will receive an additional 3% due to the
extra caseloads that are above and beyond regular patrol duties.
The agreement also provides health insurance rates identical to all other city employees. Additional items
include a cap on tuition reimbursement and a requirement to request funds during the budget cycle; a cap
of 960 sick leave hours. Beginning January 1, 2021, employees with sick leave in excess of 960 hours, 55%
of the excess hours will be converted to contributions to a post-retirement health care savings plan.
The Personnel Committee has also reviewed the agreement and is recommending its approval.
Primary Issues to Consider
• How does the proposed changes provide improvements for employees and the city? The average wage
increase for comparable cities is 3% per year. The tuition reimbursement changes and sick leave cap
assists in the budgeting process and limits future financial liabilities for the city.
Supporting Information
• Labor Agreement for 2020 -2021
Financial Impact: $ Budgeted: Y☒ N☐ Source:
Related Documents: (CIP, ERP, etc.):
Envision Lakeville Community Values: Good Value for Public Services
Report Completed by: Tammy Schutta, HR Manager
February 3, 2020
Various Funds
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APPENDIX A: SALARY SCHEDULE ................................................................................... 28
APPENDIX B: SALARY SCHEDULE ................................................................................... 30
EXHIBIT A ................................................................................................................................... 32
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APPENDIX A: SALARY SCHEDULE
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APPENDIX B: SALARY SCHEDULE
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Year Start (A)12 Mo (B)24 Mo (C)36 Mo (D)
2019 29.43 33.67 36.33 40.54
3% COLA 01/01/2020 30.31 34.68 37.42 41.76
3% COLA 01/01/2021 31.22 35.72 38.54 43.01
.5% COLA 12/13/2021 31.38 35.90 38.74 43.22
as of 12/31/21 2022 31.38 35.90 38.74 43.22
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Anniversary
Date Start (A)12 Mo (B)24 Mo (C)36 Mo (D)
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Grade 10
Step 7 Longevity
LETSON, BRADY L 08/07/2017 01/01/2020 08/07/2020 08/07/2021 08/07/2022
PHILLIPS, JOSHUA T 10/16/2017 01/01/2020 10/16/2020 10/16/2021 10/16/2022
SAN AGUSTIN, TYLER C 04/24/2017 01/01/2020 04/24/2020 04/24/2021 04/24/2022
SPRINGER, HAYLEY J 04/24/2017 01/01/2020 04/24/2020 04/24/2021 04/24/2022
ANDER, JOSEPH W 12/03/2018 01/01/2020 12/03/2020 12/03/2021 12/03/2022 12/03/2023
CLIFTON, KEVIN L 07/02/2018 01/01/2020 07/02/2020 07/02/2021 07/02/2022 07/02/2023
FLYNN, JOSHUA A 07/01/2018 01/01/2020 07/01/2020 07/01/2021 07/01/2022 07/01/2023
NELSON, MITCHELL T 10/01/2018 01/01/2020 10/01/2020 10/01/2021 10/01/2022 10/01/2023
BARES, EMILY M 05/21/2018 01/01/2020 05/21/2020 05/21/2021 05/21/2022 05/21/2023
LINDBERG, ANDREW P 04/01/2019 01/01/2020 04/01/2020 04/01/2021 04/01/2022 04/01/2023 04/01/2024
STRANDBERG, SAMANATHA 11/04/2019 01/01/2020 11/04/2020 11/04/2021 11/04/2022 11/04/2023 11/04/2024
1. Step increases would be tied to an annual performance evaluation completed 30 days before their annivesary date of their
current position. An evaluation that meets or exceeds an acceptable performance report would entitle the employee to
progress to the next step in their position grade.
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MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT
BETWEEN
THE CITY OF LAKEVILLE
AND
LAW ENFORCEMENT LABOR SERVICES
WHEREAS the City of Lakeville (hereinafter the City) and Law Enforcement Labor Services,
Local No. 128 (hereinafter the Union) are parties to a 2020 – 2021 collective bargaining agreement
covering the City’s police officers; and
WHEREAS, the City’s police officer bargaining unit may have a police officer assigned by the
City to the Dakota County Drug Task Force (DTF); and
WHEREAS, police officers assigned to the DTF may be assigned to a Team Lead in the DTF;
and
WHEREAS, the DTF provides compensation to the City for the Team Lead function; and
NOW THEREFORE, the City and the Union agree as follows for the term of this Agreement:
1. Compensation. Effective with the execution of the agreement. A differential equal to the
amount paid by the DTF to the City for a City employee’s assignment as a DTF Team Lead will
be paid to the individual assigned on a monthly basis subject to withholding applicable to
wages.
2. This payment will continue until the earlier of: a) such time as a Lakeville bargaining unit
member is no longer assigned as a DTF Team Lead; b) said amount is no longer paid by the
DTF; or c) December 31, 2021 or such later time as may be mutually agreed to by the
parties.
3. This Agreement will remain in place for the duration of the 2020 – 2021 collective
bargaining agreement.
4. This Memorandum of Agreement will not operate as a waiver of City or Union rights.
CITY OF LAKEVILLE LAW ENFORCEMENT LABOR
SERVICES LOCAL NO. 128
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City Administrator Business Agent
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Mayor
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City Clerk
Memorandum of Understanding
Between
City of Lakeville and L.E.L.S. Local #128
WHEREAS, the City of Lakeville and Law Enforcement Labor Services, Local No.
128 are parties to a 2020 – 2021 collective bargaining agreement covering the City’s Police
Officers; and
WHEREAS, Article 20 provides for a uniform allowance payable through payroll
subject to State and Federal taxes.
WHEREAS, according the IRS, uniforms items substantiated qualifies for exclusion
from income; and
NOW, THEREFORE, the parties agree to the following:
1. Uniform Allowance will be processed through Accounts Payable by the
31st of January.
2. Employees will provide receipts for qualifying uniform items to payroll by
December 1st to substantiate the expense. Clothing cannot be suitable for
everyday wear (i.e. jeans, suit jacket, dress pants, etc.).
3. Uniform items substantiated will be excludable as income.
4. If expenses do not qualify as a deductible expense or receipts are not
provided by December 1st, then the uniform allowance will be treated as a
taxable fringe benefit and is subject to income, social security and
Medicare taxes.
5. This Agreement will remain in place for the duration of the 2020 – 2021
collective bargaining agreement.
FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT FOR THE CITY OF LAKEVILLE
LABOR SERVICES, INC.
(LOCAL #128)
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Business Agent Date City Administrator Date
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Steward Date
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