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I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I i I I is not arguing for or against Chief Auspos' request but is suggesting that the Personnel Ccml~Jttee also take into consideration an individual's longevity, developed skills, performance and worth. Councilmenber Reimann stated that he feels Chief Auspos is doing a good job and is being oompensated above what is reasonable. Councilmember Reimann brought up for discussion Council's recent concern with the ~nount of overtime being logged by C~ief Auspos. Councilmeaber Reimann stated that at the January 9 COuncil meeting it was brought out by Chief Aus~os that Ramsey has t~o officers on duty seven days a week fromm 6:30 p.m. to 3..00. a.m. Councilmember Reimann stated that he feels t~o officers on duty during the evening hours is ~ot necessary 7 days a week and questioned when and hc~ this policy was established. Mr. Rartley replied that he would seek an explanation to the t~o officer coverage 7 nights a week and report back to Council. Councilmember Sorteberg stated that he is in favor of recommending a 3.8% cost of living increase for Chief Auspos. Refer to page 3 of these minutes for further action regarding Chief Auspos' request for cost of living increase. Personnel Co~ittee proceeded to discuss wage rates for pert time wamirg house and rink attendants. Councilmember Reimann stated that part time workers at the Anoka Ice Arena are earning $4.50 to $5.00 per hour and based on that, Ramsey's rate of $4.75 is very fair. Personnel C_n,~_ ittee directed Mr. Hartley and Mr. Graczyk to prepare job descriptions for rink attendants with general and supervisory classifications being oompensated at a rate of $4.50 and $4.75 respectively. If in fact the duties currently performed by Carol Sather include added responsibilities such as rink coordination, that a third classification be created at a c~mpensation rate of $5.00/hour. Councilmember Reimann also suggested that Staff meet with Carol Sather regarding rink nccds and rink attendant responsibilities. ~he Personnel C(m~ittee proceeded to discuss part time wages for Streets/Parks, Snowplow Driver and Snowplow Wing Driver. ~e current salary rates were reviewed and the oonsensus of the Personnel Committee was that the rates are sufficient. A brief general discussion ensued and Mr. Graczyk suggested that a policy be established identifying all city positions and a base beginning salary for each. Councilme~ber Reimann stated that he made an at,pt at a base beginning salary procedure when an officer was being hired but it was prohibited by the police contract. Mr. [{artley stated that in future police contract negotiations he will be sure February 6, 1986 Page 2 of 4