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Mayor Hei~an inquired if lending Ramsey's name to the grand opening of <br />River's Bend wouldn't be considered discriminating against other developers in <br />the City. <br /> <br />Mr. Goodrich stated that the distinction in this case would be that River's <br />Bend is the first development in Ramsey to be serviced by municipal sewer and <br />water and Ramsey's involvement in the grand opening should be geared to that <br />fact. <br /> <br />Motion by Councilm~r Cox and seconded by Councilmember Reimann that Ramsey <br />co-sponsor the grand opening of River's Bend at no cost to the City; further, <br />that the invitations be submitted to the City Attorney for review prior to <br />mailing. <br /> <br />Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Heitman, Councilmembers Sorteberg, COx, <br />Reimann and Schlueter. Voting No: None. <br /> <br />Case #1 .. Tax Increment Financing: <br /> <br />Mr. Schnelle was present for this case. <br /> <br />Mr. Schnelle stated that Ms. Waelti has proceeded to prepare a tax increment <br />progr~ for Ramsey. <br /> <br />Case 92.- .~olice Labor Negotiations: <br /> <br />Gouncilmember Reimann stated that he thought salary increases for police in <br />1985 would be minimum in view of the fact that the police received an <br />excellent salary package in 1984. Councilm~mber Reimann stated that he is <br />recommending a 3% increase in salary; no increase to health insurance; <br />attendance to training for POST credits will be at officer's expense, only <br />tuition, mileage and meals will be reimbursed; officer's to contribute one <br />hour per month in administrative time. <br /> <br />Mr. Schnelle stated that Councilm~mber Reimann's recommendation represents a <br />net increase of 1.61%. <br /> <br />Councilmember Cox stated that based on the police contract and the longevity <br />pay contained therein, the increase nets out at 8%. for three of the officers. <br /> <br />Mr. Schnelle stated that longevity pay is a part of signed contract; what is <br />being negotiated is annual salary and health insurance; the police department <br />has agreed to withdraw their request for an additional holiday. <br /> <br />Councilmember Schlueter agreed that longevity is a given that the police <br />received in arbitration in 1984 and it would not be appropriate to discuss <br />that item during this years negotiations. <br /> <br />Councilm~ber Reimann stated that Council should show some leadership; make an <br />offer and stand by that offer even if it must go to arbitration and mediation. <br /> <br />Councilm~r COx stated that the average increase to income resulting from <br />all 1984 labor negotiations was 2.4%. Councilmember Cox stated that <br /> May 14, 1985 <br /> <br />Page 15 of 20 <br /> <br /> <br />