Agenda - Council - 09/27/1983 - Laserfiche WebLink

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I I I I I I I I I I' I I I I I I I I I PROL"'~TRGS Ol~ '/'HR PEP. SO~. CONNI'I"I'EE CI'I'Y OF RANSRY AROKA COUR'I~ B~'A_~E OF NIRblESO'I'A A Personnel Committee meeting was held on Wednesday, September 7, 1983 at the Ramsey Municipal Center, 15153 Nowthen Blvd. NW, Ramsey, Minnesota 55303. Members Present: Councilman A1 $orteberg Councilman Gary Reimann Also Present: City Administrator Lloyd Schnelle Public Works Superintendent Merle Mevissen Chief of Police Mike Auspos Building Official Clayton Berg The meeting was called to order at 7:35 a.m. City Administrator Schnelle outlined the proposed salary increases for City employees for 1984, noting that there is a proposed change for Arlene Stafford. He stated that she is presently in the position of Clerical IV and that she spends the majority of her time in the Police Department performing duties beyond that required in Clerical IV. She relieves the police officers of office calls so that they may be on patrol and inputs information on the computer. She has been doing all of this and more in the past and has proven herself to be a very capable employee. The Chief of Police and City Administrator feel that she is performing at the level of Clerical V and would recommend she be promoted to this position. City Administrator Schnelle further stated that the issue of health insurance was inadvertantly left off the agenda. City Staff foresees health insurance costs to substantially increase and would recommend a 10 to 15% increase of the City share per employee. He pointed out that this would also affect other individuals benefiting from the City's health insurance. City Administrator Schnelle went on to explain the issues of sick leave and compensatory time. He stated that City Ordinance currently provides for a maximum accrual of 100 days of sick leave. This leaves no incentive provision for employees not to use it. In the Metro Area, the policy has been to establish an incentive to not use sick leave, as this costs the City money. We at the City of Ramsey would feel this more than a City with a larger staff, as they would be better able to adjust their workload accordingly. Here, we need everyone at work to meet our goals. At present, there is no one who abuses their sick leave, however, we feel that the City's sick time policy should be changed in accordance with enclosure (1) of these minutes to create an incentive for City employees not to use their sick leave. Compensatory time - City Administrator Schnelle stated that the Police Department pays overtime for anything over an eight hour shift. The Street Department was given a choice and so far has elected to earn time and one half for anything over 40 hours per week. He pointed out that the majority of comp time for office personnel is acquired as a result of the many meetings attended. Thus, comp time has saved the City a lot of money. Staff is recommending the City's policy for compensatory time be changed in accordance with enclosure (1) of these minutes. Personnel Committee Page 1 of 3 .........