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a stringent law was passed which gives public employees the right to strike.
Previously it was illegal for any public employee to strike. A labor
negotiator representing the League of Minnesota Municipalities was a member
of the panel. Their discussion seemed to indicate that the law should be
tightened up some. Councilman Johnson said it was a very informative seminar.
He stated that Mounds View has retained the services of a professional
negotiator and he believes that we are very fortunate to have Mr. Cy Smythe,
who is also a Professor at the University of Minnesota, as our negotiator.
Councilman Johnson explained that by using the services of a negotiator
from the League of Minnesota Municipalities, the Village is saving quite a
lot of money since normally negotiators charge approximately $50.00 per
hour and we are paying a flat fee of $850.00. Mayor Neisen added that their
offices can handle all grievances throughout the year, and that their legal
staff are at our disposal to answer any questions we may have.
Mr. Robert Haake, 1740 County Road I, asked at what level public employees
can strike. Councilman Johnson answered that according to the 1973 Legislature
all public employees can strike.if they are considered non essential.
Mayor Neisen stated that our maintenance men belong to Local #49 and our
policemen to Local #320. Mr. Haake then asked if just those public employees
belonging to unions could strike. Councilman Johnson answered that technically
any public employee could strike even though he did not belong to a union.
The reporter from the New Brighton Bulletin asked how they were going to
tighten up the law and Councilman Johnson said that Mr. Smythe hadn't really
stated how they planned to accomplish that.
Mayor Neisen said what was needed was a clarification of words as it hasn't
yet been established who are the essential employees. Councilman Johnson
said that since there is a law stating that all have a right to strike,
someone will most likely test the law at sometime in the future and until
then we won't really know who are considered essential employees. The
New Brighton Bulletin reporter then asked if policemen weren't considered
essential. Councilman Johnson replied by saying that very few people knew.
As an example he stated that garbage men could be considered non essential in
sub zero weather, but would be very essential when the temperature soared.
Councilman Baumgartner's Report
Councilman Baumgartner read the Planning Commission minutes of July 25, 1973.
Mayor Neisen stated no action should be taken by the Council on the proposed
Korsgaden Addition as we are awaiting a response from the Ramsey County Plat
Commission before final approval is given.
MSP (Pickar- Johnson) To approve the subdivision of Lot 60 Spring Lake Park
Hillview Addition into 2 lots, one 80' x 231' and one 85' x 231' and a
variance of 2.7' for the side yard set back on the existing building.
Councilman Baumgartne± read from the minutes that the Planning Commission
had approved .'tho''request of 7 -11 Stores to build a store on the 'corner of
County Road H2 and Silver Lake Road with reservation for a potential 2400
sq. ft. building instead of the 2000 sq. ft. building as presented with
adjusted dimensions as noted on the plans.
5 Ayes