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I I I Council Meeting Minutes October 8, 1996 Page 12 Council Business. continued Assistant to the City Manager Barbara Jeanetta presented the labor settlement with law enforcement labor services (LELS) for contract year 1997 and 1998. The settlement includes small changes to current language and five economic issues. Jeanetta is pleased with the quick negotiation process. The settlement involves: salary increases of 3 % for 1997 and 1998; City and union share in increases in 1997 insurance costs (insurance provider predicts 8 % increase); Detectives and Corporals receive $5/month increase; Officers who work in an Officer in Charge capacity for more than 4 hours a shift would receive 2 hours of compensory time; and SELF Program allows an Officer to advance to 7% SELF pay over base pay with Bachelors Degree instead of Masters Degree. Non- economic language changes include: call in for sick leave prior to start of shift; and injury on duty equates work days to work hours. Over the next two years, staff estimates the costs to range from 5.74% to 6.07% depending on changes in insurance premiums. Benke asked if this settlement is comparable to other cities. Jeanetta said a survey found that 3 % is a comparable rate. Samuelson feels this settlement is comparable to public and private sector trends. Motion by Samuelson, seconded by Larson, to APPROVE THE PROPOSED TENTATIVE LABOR CONTRACT MODIFICATIONS WITH LELS FOR THE 1997/1998 CONTRACT YEARS. 5 Ayes - 0 Nayes, Motion Carried. Gunderman noted Report 96-224A, Request for Peddlers' License - Edward Jones, Inc. This request involves selling investments, certificates of deposits, bonds, stocks, and mutual funds door to door. He questioned the legal liabilities associated with granting this type of license. Thomson said issuance of a permit does not guarantee the public the accuracy and confidence of an applicant, and does not feel there is liability to the City. Williams recalled a similar previous request, and asked if this is the same individual. Jeanetta said the company is the same, but not the applicant. The applicant's intent is to inform people of an office location, however, at this time there is no office. Williams requested the applicant confirm the office location before Council consideration. Samuelson has heard of Edward Jones, but has concern regarding the absence of an office. Williams believes this may be the same excuse given by the previous applicant. Benke questioned why a resident would purchase financial instruments door to door, and asked if the City can deny this license based on the absence of the office. Williams said the application states this to be the main purpose of the door to door contact. Samuelson said because the applicant is not present, the item should be deferred. Williams and Larson intend to deny the request. Thomson feels input from the Police Chief is needed. Motion by Larson, seconded by Williams, to REQUEST A NEW APPLICATION BE SUBMITTED ELIMINATING THE IMPLICATION OF LOCATING AN OFFICE. 5 Ayes - 0 Nayes, Motion Carried. Thomson doubts the ordinance states that someone needs a peddler's license to go door to door to introduce themselves. Council Business LELS Contract Report 96-232 Peddlers License Report 96-224A