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October 14, 1975
Administrator Achen said Mounds View had no problems concerning the agreement,
all points were mutually agreed upon and the contract was ready for execution.
Mayor Johnson asked what impact the new contract had on the City and what
percent increase there is in the cost of police services as a result of the
contract.
Administrator Achen reflected some changes in compensation and fringe
benefits. An increase in city costs of 182percent, some resulting from
scheduling changes lost time. Salary increases amounting to around
16 to 17 percent per individual officer depending on tenure. Holiday
credits, eleven per year. An additional days vacation per year not
to exceed 20 days for over ten years of service. Uniform allowance
increase from $175 in 1975 to $200 for 1975. Addition to educational
incentive and longevity. Injury in the line of duty benefits, allows
the city to pay of to 60 days sick leave, paying the difference between
employees regular rate of pay and any workmen's comp benefits for a
period not to exceed 60 days beginning with the sixth working day of
such injury. Such time not to be charged against employee's sick leave.
The basic salary of a patrolman if $1230.00 per month retroactive to
January 1, 1975. Administrator Achen added that this is a contract for the
1975 calendar year.
Councilman Baumgartner emphasized that this contract was a result of
an arbitration award through State negotiation teams and union arbitrators
under State statutes. He feels it is a very generous award. He said the
City tries to maintain a dollar amount level above patrolman for sergeant,
lieutenant, captain and chief, making additional costs in readjusting
these other salaries.
MSP (Hodges - Pickar) to accept the contract and agreement with the Union
and authorizing the Mayor and Council to execute the agreement.
Shelquist Aye
Pickar Aye
Baumgartner Aye
Hodges Aye
Johnson Aye
Mayor Johnson acknowledged the subdivision request of Arlue Smith,
dividing one 115' X 423.2' lot at 8461 Groveland Road into two
lots 115'X 245'and 115' X 178.2'. He asked Ms. Smith if the back
lot lines corresponded with other lot lines in the area. She stated
yes.
Councilman Shelquist read an exerpt from the Planning Commission minutes
concerning this subdivision.
Mayor Johnson asked if the easements shown on her sketch plan were
drainage easements.
Ms. Smith said she had whatever the requirement was on her sketch.
Councilman Shelquist explained that the sketch shows a five foot easement
on the north east /west property line and a ten foot easement on the south
east /west property line.