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[ITEM_HEAD] <br />To <br />City Council <br />Meeting Date <br />April 7, 2025 <br />Item Description <br />Severance Agreement and Release <br />Request for Action <br />Item Number <br />4.3 <br />Prepared By <br />Tina Allard, City Clerk <br />Reviewed by <br />Cal Portner <br />Tina Allard <br />Action Requested <br />Approve, by motion, the Separation Agreement and Release with Custodian James Barnes. <br />Background/Discussion <br />Jim Barnes retired on March 5, 2025. As part of the Severance Pay requirements, a release of claims must be <br />executed. Attached is Mr. Barnes signed agreement. <br />On this same agenda is the new W.O.E. Local 49 collective bargaining agreement, which includes language to <br />provide pay and benefits retroactively. Because Mr. Barne's retirement date was within the period of status <br />quo for the contract negotiation, he will be due an additional $160.26 in severance. <br />Updated agreement is attached and will be provided at the meeting. <br />Financial Impact <br />As per the Severance Pay policy. <br />Mission/Policy/Goal <br />The Elk River Mission <br />Attachments <br />I . Separation Agreement Barnes Jim <br />2. JBarnes Release of Claims <br />The Elk River Vision <br />A xelcomiug community, xith revolutionary and spirited resourcefulness, exceptional service, and community P� d W E R E D 0d <br />engagement that encourages sand inspiresprorperity INPa <br />j249 <br />