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CLOSED COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 8, 1993 <br />(8) hours of Comp time per month had been proposed by LLMA and <br />this has been reduced to four (4) hours per month. <br />Mr. Tesch is preparing salary figures based on the Stanton Report <br />and also based on the salaries of comparable cities. LLMA is <br />using the averages for cities with populations over 100,000 as <br />their basis of comparison. Mr. Tesch will try to use cities that <br />are more like Lino Lakes in their development. <br />Use of a city vehicle was discussed. Since the Chief of Police <br />is on 24 hour call, he could be given the use of a car or <br />mileage. Mr. Tesch suggested that Mr. DeWolfe be given the use <br />of a vehicle on a seasonal basis. <br />Mayor Reinert recalled that Council Member Kuether had suggested <br />that all police officers take a squad car home each night. He <br />said this may make sense because it gives the Police Department <br />more visibility. <br />A multi-year contract was discussed. <br />Mr. Tesch explained that settlement of the LLMA contract could <br />move salaries in different ways in the City's Pay Equity Plan. <br />He also noted that reorganization of the Public Works Department <br />and the Engineering Department and to some extent the Finance <br />Department is moving ahead. Job descriptions are being completed <br />and the organizational chart is being reviewed with the idea of <br />giving more responsibility for consideration of pay issues. <br />There also may be some title considerations. <br />Mr. Tesch noted that Mr. Schneider has been cooperative and all <br />the LLMA members are aware that Mr. Schneider will be the head of <br />the Public Works Department and Engineering Department. <br />Council Member Bergeson suggested that all union contracts end on <br />the same date. <br />Mayor Reinert noted that this matter is taking a lot of time. He <br />also noted another consideration in settling this contract is <br />space needs. He explained that some union members may not be in <br />the same area as they now are. <br />Mr. Tesch explained that the entire matter may end in <br />arbitration. Since these LLMA members are essential employees, <br />this will be binding arbitration. Mr. Schumacher noted that he <br />has never been through this process but feels that the LLMA <br />advisor will advise them to be realistic. However, they will <br />bring in information from other communities. <br />PAGE 2 <br />