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May 24, 1976 Mr. Schneider felt that Chief Myhre should stay within the budget as a pre- requisit not as an incentive. Mr. McLean agreed staying within the budget is a must for amanager. Mr. McLean suggested 8% the same as the other City employees. Mr. McLean so moved. Second- ed by Mr. Schneider. Motion carried unanimously. The Clerk questioned the starting date for this increase. Mr. McLean moved the 8% be retroactive to March 15, 1976. Chief Myhre felt this should be retroactive to Jan. 1, 1976 since all other Police salaries were paid from that date and his salary was being withheld until the matter of the contract was finalized. There was discussion on this matter. Mr. McLean's motion died for lack of a second. Mr. Schneider moved that Chief Myhre's salary increase be retroactive to Jan. 1, 1976. Seconded by Mr. McLean. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Myhre questioned his benefits. Mr. McLean said the benefits outlined are for the bargaining unit only. Mr. Karth said he is paid for h©lidays, vac- ations and $25.00 or 50% of his Health and Welfare insurance premium. Chief Myhre felt he should be getting the same as the other Police officers. Mr. McLean said if this were the case, than all supervisors in the City would receive the same amount. At the present, the department heads are paid $25.00 or 50% of the insurance premiums, whichever is Tess. Chief Myhre felt this was unfair, he is not working under the same ordinance as the other City employees, he works under the Police Ordinance. Mr. McLean said it remains that he is a department head and as such, falls in the same catagory as all other department heads. Chief Myhre asked about uni- forms and he was told he will be provided with uniforms as he is now. Mayor Bohjanen suggested the Council start working toward an insurance program that will include all City employees. Mr. McLean agreed. Sgt. Costa said the department is checking into the Hennepin County program - he will check and see if all City employees can be included in this program. Chief Myhre said that since Mr. Wilbur's resignation, the three part -time men have been picking up his hours but it is not enough. He would like to present to the Personnel Commission five applicationsfor consideration and employment of one of the five. Mr. McLean moved to hold requisitions #676, & 677 until after July and buy these things as needed now. Seconded by Mr. Karth. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. McLean moved to approve payroll checks #3526 through and including #3558. Seconded by Mr. Karth. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. McLean moved to approve checks #7064 through and including #7095. Seconded by Mr. Schneider. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. McLean moved to adjourn at 11:40 p.M. Seconded by Mr. Karth. Aye. Thes minutes were agprov-d, with correction o G - TREASURER 1 1