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1 1 1 March 8, 1976 Mr. McLean moved to table consideration of this salary increase until March 22, 1976 meeting. Seconded by Mr. Schneider. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. McLean asked about job classifications and Acting Mayor Zelinka said it would probably be completed at the next meeting. Mr. Locher said he had talked with Mr. Wisenburger and he (Mr. Wisenburger) had delivered a letter to the City Hall. This is a copy of the contract with the points of agreement marked. Mr. Wisenburger said they would be glad to meet with the Council. Mr. Locher suggested setting a special meeting for this purpose as soon as possible. Mr. McLean asked Chief Myhre when he could have his proposal in writing and avail- able for the Council and Chief Myhre said by Monday, March 15, 1976. Mr. Locher was instructed to present the dates of March 23rd or 24th as possible dates for a special meeting with the Union representatives. Mr. Locher said he had met with Mr. Pearson, Head of the Police Officer Training School Board. Mr. Pearson had felt that Mrs. Pankratz is classified as a Clerk - Typist and as such is not eligible for entrance to the Peace Officer's Training School. He had written a letter to that effect. Mr. Locher would recommend the Council authorize her enrollment and whether she is accepted or refused is a matter for the State to decide. Mr. Locher said the definition of a Peace Officer as used by the Peace Officer Training Board is much tighter than the definition in the State Statutes. Mr. Karth questioned Mr. Locher's statement at the bottom of his original letter advising against her application. Mr. Locher said he had had second thoughts on this matter and he feels the State should make the decision as to whether Mrs. Pank- ratz is allowed to attend this school or not. This would also clear the matter now before the Human Rights Commission. Mr. McLean asked if the application will be filed with the job description and Mr. Locher said, Yes. Mr. Locher said there may be some changes in the laws relating to part -time officers and the problems related to those men not having had officer training before their one year of employment is completed. Mr. Locher read the law stating 'a Police officer must attend school before completing one year of service or he forfeits his position.' Mr. Karth asked what happens after the year of employment if the personnel has not attended the approved school? Mr. Locher said this is where the problems start - there are no provisions made and many things must be done !,in duplicate and this means additional expenses to the communities with part -time personnel. Mr. McLean felt this Council was in a force position. Mr. Locher said the Council could ask for an Attorney General's opinion on this but he felt the Police Officer Training Board would ask for one and they would get an answer much faster. Mr. Karth asked if the other tests should come first? Chief Myhre said Mrs. Pankratz has had one of the tests already. Chief Myhre said he had received a letter from Mr. Peterson at the Training School stating that Mrs. Pankratz had been removed from the list and is not now scheduled to attend the Peace Officer Training Courses. Acting Mayor Zelinka asked for a copy of the leter for Mr. Locher. In the interim, Mr. Locher read a letter from the MWCC in regards to the user charges and suggested the Clerk be authorized to fill out the forms with assistance from the Engineer.