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I <br /> I <br /> I <br />I <br /> I <br /> I <br /> i <br /> ! <br /> I <br /> I <br /> I <br /> I <br /> I <br /> I <br /> I <br /> I <br /> I <br /> I <br /> I <br /> <br />insurance benefits, attendance at training for POST credits will be at the <br />officer's expense with the City paying for tuition, mileage and meals only, and <br />each offioer oontributing 12 hours per year of administrative time. Mr. <br />Schnelle stated that the police department will oonsider the following offers: <br /> <br />a) 1 year oontract - 5% oost of living and $10 per month increase in <br /> City's share of health insurance, or <br /> <br />b) 2 year oontract - 4.5% each year for two years and $10 per month <br /> increase in health insurance each year. <br /> <br />Councilmsmk~r Reimann stated that if the City deletes the oonditions regarding <br />training and administrative time, the City is increasing it's offer and not <br />receiving anything in exchange. Councilm~ber Reimann asked if Mr. Schnelle or <br />Mr. Auspos have come up with any alternatives other than what is stated above. <br />Oouncilmember Reimann stated that there is no bargaining in what the police <br />have counter-offered. <br /> <br />Mr. Schnelle stated that no other alternatives have been discussed. <br /> <br />Councilmember Reimann stated that with a 4% cost of living increase and <br />longevity, each officer would actually be receiving a 10% increase. <br /> <br />Mr. Schnelle stated that a letter was received fr~m Labor Relations and they <br />state that a 5% cost of living and $15 health benefit increase is in the <br />ballpark. Mr. Schnelle stated that the Federal Government says that some of <br />the items included in Ramseys offer regarding administrative time and training <br />attendance are unfair labor practices. <br /> <br />(buncilmember (]ox stated that administrative time and training are in the scope <br />of doing the job; citizens don't realize how they are being taken. <br />Oouncilmember Cox stated that this is not necessarily an opinion of his but it <br />is the opinion of a lot of people, It is no longer government by t.he people; <br />Council was voted into office to make decisions regarding City ~ployees and <br />Council doesn't have a lot of say anymore; the ~nployees join a union and take <br />what they want; it is goverr~ent for the people. Councilm~ber Cox stated that <br />State retirees received a 6-1/2% increase in retirement; the National average <br />increase major unions obtained was 2.4%; Ramsey's employees take a 5-12% <br />increase in one year. Councilm~mber COx stated that people are beginning to <br />believe that government is organized, legallized crime; government is an <br />octopus at your pocketbook. Councilm~mber Cox stated that s~me people run for <br />office because they are fed up; businesses are leaving Minnesota left and <br />right; Ramsay is updating all it's equipment while the rest of the eoonomy is <br />going to pot; everything is backwards in Ramsey; it is time to be accountable <br />and reject unreasonable demands. <br /> <br />Gouncilmember Reimann stated that the negotiations with the police department <br />are one sided; they are telling the City what they want and will not take <br />anything less. Gounc~r Reimann stated that he feels a 3% cost of living <br />for 1985 is more than sufficient. <br /> <br />Councilmember Schlueter inquired as to the advantage of a two year contract. <br /> <br />May 28, 1985 <br /> <br />Bage 17 of 31 <br /> <br /> <br />