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MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL 411 PAGE FIVE JUNE 12, 1990 make no commitment until our documentation was submitted. Due to the lack of commitment on the part of the representative, it would be my recommendation that as soon as we have completed revaluing the previously mentioned positions, the City begin the process of redoing the values on the Police Department positions as well as valuing the new positions for the Public Works Department should you approve the Labor Agreement. It is my hope that by redoing the values on these male dominated positions we might find that the values have increased thus justifying the current wages under the pay equity system and making our system consistent with the pay equity law requirements. Our other option for dealing with this situation would be to go to a totally new pay equity system such as the Hay System used by the State of Minnesota which would result in an expenditure of anywhere from $18,000 to $25,000. I would recommend against changing systems for several reasons but mainly that our employees are accustomed to and have willingly accepted the current pay and job valuing system. Any change to this system could cause great suspicion and insecurity. Other reasons for recommending against it are the simple cost of redoing our valuing system, the fact that we will not be part of a city-wide valuing system which protects us from challenges by the sheer numbers involved, and the fact that any change to our system has the potential for as many problems as the current system has for us. I look forward to discussing this matter with you in great detail and receiving your direction in order that we can do our best to bring our system into compliance with what the Department of Employee Relations is perceiving the structure should be as a result of the new pay equity law. DFP/MJS •