HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/28/1976 Council MinutesSeptember 28, 1976
A special meeting of the Lino Lakes City Council was called to order at 8:05 P.M.
on September 28, 1976 by Mayor Bohjanen. Council members present; Karth, McLean,
Schneider, Zelinka. Absent; none.
his meeting had been called for the purpose of discussion Union demands by the
olice Department. Mr. Robert Wisenburger, Union Representative was present.
Mayor Bohjanen turned the meeting over to Mr. Wisenburger to explain the items
for discussion and what they are asking for in the way of salary increases.
Mr. Wisenburger said item 5 on the list he had mailed is not open for negotiatior
at this time. Basically the salary demands are based on the Metro salary scale -
$1400.00 per month for a patrolman with 36 months experience. They are asking
for 11 holidays and an increase to $65.00 for H &W benefits. He asked for a
-counter proposal from the City in order to determine what areas there are major
differences.
Mr. Schneider wondered why this contract is for only six months. Mr. Wisenburger
said this should be a contract for the year 1977. Mr. Wisenburger said some of
the communities are not up to the metro scale but are working up gradually.
Mr. McLean felt this City is not in a financial position to step into the metro
salary range at this time.
There was some Council discussion on what is now being paid in the area of H &W
and what the average being paid by other communities was. Mr. Wisenburger
suggested the Police personnel leave and let the Council discuss this matter.
IIhe Council waspolled on the Holidays and the majority agreed on seven (7);
e H &W to remain at $46.20; with a salary adjustment of 8% for all Police
esonnel with the exception of the Clerk who would receive a salary increase
of $10.00 per month.
These figures would be for the year 1977 with negotiations
the year 1978.
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Mr. Wisenburger returned to the Council chambers and this information was given
to him. He asked if this indicated that all setps were to be adjusted by 8%?
Mr. McLean said the basic salary is keyed off the three year patrolman's salary.
The Union representative and thePolice personnel retired for a conference.
When they returned to the Council chambers, Mr. Wisenburger said he would like
to submit this to the membership for a vote and set another meeting with the
Council. He also questioned the source of the figures and Mr. Zelinka explained
the study done by the Personnel Commission.
After some discussion, the next meeting was set for October 7, 1976 at 8L00 P.M.
Mr. McLean moved to adjourn at 10:15 P.M. Seconded by Mr. Schneider, Aye