HomeMy WebLinkAboutgr00090_000044_pg177July 25, 1977 Page 6
Councilmember Ziebarth stated that it had been his experience that any expenses
incurred for the City had to be negotiated by the locals. Admin. Achen stated
there was nothing stated in the contracts presently with either local regarding
payroll deductions.
Mayor Pickar pointed out that the MBA is State supported and he felt the City
should also support it by approving a payroll deduction. He also stated that he
felt it would be very beneficial to be able to offer the services of the MBA
to City employees.
Councilmember Baumgartner stated he felt the City should not get involved with
payroll deductions for MBA. If they did, it would in a sense indicate the City's
approval of the MBA and could result in the City being sued by an employee who
was not satisfied with the MBA if they refused to honor a claim, or something
similar.
Mayor Pickar pointed out that the MBA is a non - profit organization. Councilmember
Baumgartner stated that it was a matter of opinion if they were non - profit since
there were employees of the MBA who were salaried. Councilmember Baumgartner
stated that he also felt it was the responsibility of each individual employee
to seek out additional insurance from his own insurance agent or any other
insurance agent on his own, rather than rely on the City to find it for him.
MS (Pickar- Hodges) to authorize the Minnesota Benefit Association the power to
solicit payroll deductions from Mounds View City employees for insurance.
A rollcall vote was taken:
Councilmember Rowley - nay
Councilmember Ziebarth - nay
Councilmember Baumgartner - nay
Councilmember Hodges - aye
Mayor Pickar - aye
Motion defeated.
Mayor Pickar expressed his displeasure at the issue being vetoed by the Council
and stated he thought it deprived City employees of additional benefits.
3 nays
2 ayes
INTERNATIONAL UNION OF OPERATING ENGINEERS LOCAL NO. 49 - MODIFICATION OF 1977-
1978 LABOR AGREEMENT
Admin. Achen reported that the contract for Local No. 49 had been modified in
that the original contract the Council had approved stated that overtime would
be distributed equally. The modification states that overtime will be distributed
on a seniority basis whenever practical to the extent that the overtime will be
given to an individual who is qualified to do the work. Admin. Achen recommended
the Council approve the modifications.
MSP ( Pickar- Ziebarth) to approve the 1977 -78 labor agreement with the International
Union of Operating Engineers Local No. 49 with the modification of the overtime
section as recommended by the Administrator. 5 ayes