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Table #3. i The markets went down, on average, because he used a higher escalator of 1992 <br />markets previously, and these figures were run using the actual market. He explained that <br />Council had advised to work out market concerns. Some of these issues are not resolved at <br />this point; however, he is bringing back the same recommendation. He also recommended <br />his position not be included. <br /> <br />Councilmember Peterson commented that any changes resulting from appeals will be <br />additional' costs to the City. <br /> <br />Mr. Schroeder stated that the payment would be retroactive to a reasonable date (contract <br />date). <br /> <br />Councilmember Beyer expressed concern that long term employees (15+ years) aren't <br />getting a ex)st of living increase and inquired why. <br /> <br />Mr. Schroeder replied that this package contains a 2.25% minimum guarantee, the same as <br />AFSCME. Sergeant Gustafson is a prime example, he shows a 1% increase, however, he <br />would get, in cash, the difference of 1% to 2.25%. <br /> <br />Councilmember Beyer felt that puts Sergeant Gustafson in a bad bargaining position for <br />1993. She stated that 2.25% is the highest percentage given to the four employees who <br />have given the most years of service to the City. She feels they are being mistreated by not <br />getting even a cost of living raise. She stated she wishes this could be a better package and <br />added that there are no changes or amendments since the proposal presented two weeks <br />ago. <br /> <br />Mr. Schroeder agreed there have been no changes. He used Sergeant Gustafson as an <br />example. He stated that with a market increase from $42,000 to $50,000, the way the math <br />works, it would have a minor impact on the schedule because his current wage at $45,000 <br />is closer to $50,000 than is the case with other positions. He will be relegated to a lower <br />percent increase than some others. He is a long term employee and he is getting a smaller <br />wage increase, but this table intends to provide larger percent wages to those paid in less <br />favorable positions to market class. Sergeant Gustafson is better situated now then most of <br />the employees. <br /> <br />Councilmember Beyer suggested the the Police Chief is paid way below market. <br /> <br />Mr. Schroeder replied "we all are". <br /> <br />Councilmember Beyer stated that a simple cost of living raise should be given to maintain <br />what's been given in the past. The Public Works Supervisor, Police Chief and Sergeant <br />are the longest term employees. She stated that Council had asked Mr. Schroeder to <br />straighten out the numbers. <br /> <br />Councilmembers Peterson and Hardin disagreed with Councilmember Beyer's statement <br />about different numbers. <br /> <br />Mr. Schroeder stated that the reason his recommendation was the same is that he felt he <br />could not give a better package to the Exempt personnel than what AFSCME received as <br />this would create problems internally. This proposal treats everyone the same. <br /> <br />Councilmember Zimmerman inquired what the highest pay was for the patrol officers to <br />which Mr. Schroeder replied about $41,000. Councilmember Zimmerman then <br />commented that we haven't done anything about the wage compression. <br /> <br />Negotiating Committee/February 23, 1993 <br /> Page 2 of 6 <br /> <br /> <br />