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