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1 <br />1 <br />001 <br />COUNCIL WORK SESSION SEPTEMBER 14, 1987 <br />A work session of the Lino Lakes City Council was called to order at <br />6:34 P.M. by Acting Mayor, Reinert. Council Members present: Marier, <br />Bisel, Bohjanen. Mayor Benson was absent. Mr. Schumacher, City <br />Administrator and Clerk - Treasurer, Marilyn Anderson were also present. <br />Mr. Schumacher explained that the purpose of this meeting was to <br />update the Council on the progress of negotiating the union contract <br />for Local #320, police officers. He explained that the proposal made <br />by the City regarding salaries, health & welfare benefits and uniforms <br />may be agreeable with the union. Longevity remains an issue and they <br />may take this issue all the way to arbitration. Mr. Schumacher and <br />Mr. Tesch have reviewed the issue of longevity and find that Lino <br />Lakes is paying a slightly higher wage for a class 6 city. This may <br />work in the favor of the City if it goes to arbitration. Also Mr. <br />Wisenburger of Local #320 indicated that he cannot change the officers <br />minds on this issue. <br />Mr. Reinert asked why this is such an issue. Mr. Marier noted that he <br />did not know any other company that pays longevity. <br />Mr. Schumacher outlined the options for the Council. The Council can <br />so "no" to longevity. The union then will probably come back and <br />indicate that they will go to arbitration. The City can then <br />"lowball" the whole package and include longevity. He explained that <br />the officers would accept any amount for longevity because this would <br />open the door for further negotiations in years to come. Mr. Bisel <br />suggested that the City offer a dollar amount for longevity in <br />recognization of length of service to the City. Mr. Marier said "no" <br />to longevity and asked that Mr. Schumacher go back to renegotiate. <br />Mr. Reinert said he did not want the door to open to longevity. <br />Mr. Bisel suggested that all employees be treated in the same manner <br />and be given a lump sum payment after five years, ten years etc. Mr. <br />Schumacher felt that the union would not accept this offer. Mr. Bisel <br />said the purpose of this would to help retain seasoned employees. <br />Mr. Reinert said he felt the employees were treated fairly and brought <br />up to speed in respect to salaries and benefits. However, he felt the <br />City was not ready for longevity. <br />Mr. Bohjanen moved to adjourn at 6:58 P.M. Mr. Marier seconded the <br />motion. Motion carried unanimously. <br />PAGE 1 <br />