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Council approves three‑year police officers contract with 4% raises in first two years
Summary
The Urbandale City Council approved a three‑year collective bargaining agreement with the Urbandale Professional Peace Officers Association (Teamsters Local 238) that includes a 4% across‑the‑board increase for the first two years and a wage reopener in year three.
The Urbandale City Council voted to approve a three‑year collective bargaining agreement with the Urbandale Professional Peace Officers Association (Teamsters Local 238). Erin Freeman, the city’s human resources director, presented the contract and recommended council approval and authorization for the mayor to sign.
Freeman said the proposed contract "includes a 4% across the board increase for this year and next year with a wage reopener for the third year of the contract, as well as some other minor changes to that agreement." The contract covers the police officers unit; Freeman noted the current agreement expires June 30, 2025. The wage reopener, Freeman said, would allow the parties to negotiate wages only for the third year, not other contract terms.
A motion to approve Resolution 009‑2025 passed on the record. No public comment was recorded on the item during the meeting.
Why it matters: The contract sets pay adjustments and preserves a mechanism to revisit wages in the third year of the agreement. The increases and reopener are recorded on the council’s official motion and passed by vote.
Ending: The council authorized the mayor to sign the contract and the HR office will carry out implementation steps required by the agreement.
