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1 1 1 March 4, 1983 PUBLICATION OF COUNCIL MINUTES 17 The Forest Lake Times and the Citculating Pines had responded to the requests of cost figures for the publication of the minutes of February 28, 1983. The Forest Lake Times offered to publish the minutes as just a news item for $60.00 per month. The Circulating Pines computed the cost of publshing the minutes at $89.22 and half that coast if also published in the Centennial Shopper. The various aspects of this was discussed by the Council. Mrs. Elsenpeter felt that it was unnecessary to publish the minutes since the meetings are covered by three papers and she felt that ther is sufficient coverage of the happenings without the publication of the minutes. She also felt this is an expense that the City cannot afford at this time. Mr. Marier asked Mr. Hawkins if there is a legal requirement to publish the minutes and Mr. Hawkins said it is not required. Mrs. Elsenpeter moved to abolish the publishing of the minutes. Second- ed by Mr. Marier. Motion carried with Mr. Reinert voting, No. POLICE CONTRACT - LOCAL 320. Mr. Schumacher presented the contract that had been negotiated with this Union. The Police will receive a 2% salary increase as of January 1, 1983, a 5.4% increase on July 1, 1983 and a 5% salary increase on January 1, 1984. This is a two year contract. Mr. Schumacher reported there will be a cap on insurance benefits as of December 31, 1984. The amount the City is paying toward the insurance at that date is the top amount to be paid by the City. The Police officers will receive theri Holiday pay in a lump sum as of December 1, of each year. Mr. Schumacher noted that the longevity had been negotiated around. He felt this is a very costly item and once in a contract is virtually impossible to negotiate out. Mr. Marier moved to accept the contract as presented. Seconded by Mr. Kulaszewicz. There was questions on how th o uniform allowance is used and how it is handled. At the present time, the money is given to the officers to spend as needed on uniforms. Mrs. Elsenpeter suggested that the officers purchase the required uniforms, present the bill to the City, this amount would be deducted from the overall allownace leaving the unexpended balance for their use. Mayor Benson reviewed the stipulations of the contrace, noting that this is the first time there has been a two year contract. This was done to better give the Council the cost of the Police Department at budget time for next year. On voting, the motion carried unanimously.