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Hastings, Minnesota
May 15, 1978
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The City Council of the City of Hastings, Minnesota met in a regular
meeting on Monday, May 15, 1978 at 7:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers of the City
Hall.
Members present: Councilmen Shannon, Trautmann, Fischer, Erickson,
Trutna, Novak, Karnick, Collins, and Mayor/Petersen.
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Members absent:
None.
The Mayor called for additions or corrections to the minutes of the
meeting of May 1, 1978 and hearing none declared the minutes approved as read.
Moved by Councilman Shannon, seconded by Councilman
Fischer to approve the variance request for 81 parking stalls to
supercede the previously granted variance allowing 109 parking
stalls for the 109 unit elderly hi-rise project under construc-
tion by the Archdiocese of Minneapolis and St. Paul, with the con-
dition that if the Council finds the need for more parking stalls
in the future the Archdiocese will add the additional stalls. The
Zoning Ordinance requires two stalls per unit or 218 stalls for
this project. Ayes, 7; Nayes, Trautmann.
Moved by Councilman Novak, seconded by Councilman
Trautmann to allow the following variances for the Lumber Mart
Retail Building on 4th & Bailly Street: to allow driveway
entrances to be two feet wider than the required 22 foot maximum;
to allow 16 parking stalls instead of the required 19, and to
move the building and parking lot 3~ feet to the East to allow
room for landscaping along the West side of the building.
Ayes, 8; Nayes, none.
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Moved by Councilman Trautmann, seconded by Councilman
Trutna to pass the first reading of the Amendments to the Fire
Zone changing the following two parcels of property from a Fire
Zone I to Fire Zone II. Lot 3, Block 12, Town of Hastings and
Lots 1, 2, and the East 18 feet of Lot 3, Block 32, Town of
Hastings. Also, to call for a Public Hearing on these amendments
for June 5, 1978 at 7:30 P.M..in the Council Chambers of the City
Hall. Ayes, 8; Nayes, none.
Moved by Councilman Novak, seconded by Councilman
Trutna to approve the use of split faced concrete blocks as the
building material for the Stoffel Mini-Storage building in the
Industrial Park. Ayes, 8; Nayes, none.
Moved by Councilman Trutna, seconded by Councilman
Fischer to refer the Anti Litter Ordinance to the Planning
Commission for study and recommendation. Ayes, 8; Nayes, none.
Moved by Councilman Collins, seconded by Councilman
Trutna to adopt the resolution accepting the bid of O'Brien
Chevrolet-Cadillac, Inc. to furnish the City of Hastings Police
Department a 1978 Chevrolet Impala four door Squad car at the bid
price of $6,333.33. Ayes, 8' Nayes, none. Copy of resolution
on file in City Clerk office.
Moved by Councilman Erickson, seconded by Councilman
Trautmann that the City Council go on record as favoring the
concept of Central Dispatching and authorizes the Staff to con-
tinue inquiry regarding same. Ayes, 8; Nayes, none.
Moved by Councilman Trutna, seconded by Councilman
Shannon to authorize the City Administrator to post the Fire
Dep't. vacancy with the Volunteer Firefighters. Ayes, 8;
Nayes, none.
APPROVE VARIANCE
ARCHDIOCESE PROJECT ON
BAHLS DRIVE
APPROVE VARIANCES FOR
LUMBER MART RETAIL
BUILDING 4TH & BAILLY
FIRST READING AMEND-
MENT TO FIRE ZONE
SET PUBLIC HEARING
APPROVE BUILDING
MATERIALS FOR STOFFEL
BUILDING
ANTI LITTER ORDINANCE
TO PLANNING COMMISSION
FOR STUDY
RESOLUTION #165
AWARD BID SQUAD CAR
APPROVE CONCEPT OF
CENTRAL DISPATCHING
FIRE DEPT VACANCY TO
VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS
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RESOLlITION #166 AWARD
BID DUTCH ELM TREE
REMOVAL
MAYOR TO NEGOTIATE
CONTRACT MN/OOT
PARATRANSIT PROGRAM
APPOINT L. E. HUNTER
IND. PK. ADVISORY BRD.
TENNIS COURTS SEAL
COATING HOLD OVER TO
6/5/78
APPROVE CONSENT
AGENDA
FIRST READING CHARTER
AMENDMENTS CALL FOR
PUBLIC HEARING
Councilman ~rautmann introduced the following resolution
and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION AWARDING BID FOR REMOVAL OF
DUTCH ELM DISEASED TREES
WHEREAS, pursuant to an advertisement for bids to execute and
complete in full, all the work as shown on the specifications
entitled "Dutch Elm Diseased Tree Removal" for the City of
Hastings, the following bids were received complying with the
advertisement:
Public Tree Private Tree Stump Sod n
Jim's Tree Service $ 113.52 $ 189.00 $ 42.00 $2.00 ,
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Valley Tree Service 125.00 192.00 42.00 l.00
WHEREAS, it appears that Jim's Tree Service is the lowest
responsible bidder in completing the removal of Dutch Elm diseased
trees for the City of Hastings,
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City
of Hastings, Minnesota:
The Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized and directed to
enter into a contract with Jim's Tree Service, Hastings, Minn.
to furnish all labor, material, equipment, tools, skills, and all
else necessary to completely perform the responsibilities of
Dutch Elm diseased tree removal in accordance with the specifica-
tions prepared by the City of Hastings and approved by the City
Council.
The City Clerk is hereby directed and authorized to return forth-
with to all bidders the deposits made with their bids, after a
contract has been signed.
Adopted by the City Council this 15th day of May, 1978.
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Councilman Shannon seconded the motion to adopt said resolution
and the same was passed by the following vote: Ayes, 8; Nayes, none.
Moved by Councilman Collins, seconded by Councilman
Karnick to authorize the Mayor, Walter E. Petersen, to negotiate
a contract with the Minnesota Department of Transportation for a
Paratransit Demonstration Program. Ayes, 8; Nayes, none.
Moved by Councilman Erickson, seconded by Councilman
Novak to ratify the Mayor's appointment of Laurence E. Hunter as
the replacement for the unexpired term of Lloyd Bristow. Term to
expire January 1, 1979. Ayes, 7; Nayes, Shannon.
The Council decided to hold over to June 5th. any decision
on the seal coating of the Tennis Courts.
Moved by Councilman Erickson, seconded by Councilman
Shannon to approve the following items on the Consent Agenda.
Ayes, 8; Nayes, none.
a) T.H. 61 MN/DOT Cooperative Agreement payment in the amount
of $45,573.32
b) Tree Trimming License: Valley Tree Service, Has tings .
c) Bills as audited.
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Moved by Co~cilman Trutna, seconded by Councilman
Trautmann to pass the first reading of the amendments to the City
Charter and to call for a public hearing on same for June 5, 1978
at 7: 4 0 P.M. in the Council Chambers of the City Hall. Ayes, 8;
Nayes, none.
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Moved by Councilman Shannon, seconded by Councilman
Fischer to pass the second reading of Amendments to the Ordinance
Nos. 75 through 86, Second Series. Also to call for a public
hearing on Ordinance #76 for June 5, 1978 at 7:45 P.M. in the
Council Chambers of the City Hall. Ayes, 8; Nayes, none.
Shannon
Moved by Councilman Trautmann, seconded by Councilman
to authorize sale to Michael J. O'Connor of
1) 1.24 acres in the Hastings Industrial Park No.1
for cash payment of $12,400, and
2) 1.54 acres in the Hastings Industrial Park No.1
for $15,400 on Contract for Deed as follows: down
payment of $1,540.00, balance of $13,860.00 with
interest at 8% on declining balances at $434.33 per
month on the 15th of each month commencing June 15,
1978. Descriptions of respective parcels are as on
file with the City Clerk. Ayes, 8; Nayes, none.
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Moved by Councilman Trautmann, seconded by Councilman
Shannon to pass the first reading of the Ordinance amending the
service charge and amending the commodity charge for water pro-
vided to cu;:;tomers of the City of Hastings water system. The
new rates will be effective for the billing period commencing
October 1, 1978. Ayes, 8; Nayes, none.
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SECOND READING OF
ORDINANCE AMENDMENTS
#75 - 86 CALL FOR
PUBLIC HEARING
SALE OF LAND TO MICHAEL
J. O'CONNOR IND. PARK
FIRST READING ORDINANCE
ADOPTING WATER RATE
SCHEDULES
A review of the Northwest Ponding Basin Study was given UPDATE ON NORTHWEST
to the Council by the City Engineer, Mr. Olson. PONDING BASIN
Moved by Councilman Collins, seconded by Councilman
Erickson to approve the Labor Contract between the City of
Hastings and Minnesota Teamsters Public and Law Enforcement
Employees Union" Local #320, retroactive to January 1, 1978.
(Police Dept) Ayes, 8; Nayes, none.
ARTI CLE I. PURPOSE OF AGREEMENT
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APPROVE POLICE DEPT
LABOR CONTRACT
This Agreement is entered into as of January 1, 1978 between the City of Hastings,
hereinafter called the Employer, and the Minnesota Teamsters Public and Law
Enforcement Employees Union, Local No. 320, hereinafter called the Union. It is
the intent and purpose of this Agreement to:
1.1 Establish procedures for the resolution of disputes concerning his Agree-
ments interpretation and/or application; and
1.2 Place in written form the parties' agreement upon terms and conditions of
employment for the duration of this Agreement. The Employer and the Union
through this Agreement shall continue their dedication to the highest
quality police service and protection to the residents of Hastings. Both
parties recognize this Agreement as a pledge of this dedication.
ARTICLE II. RECOGNITION
2.1 The Employer recognized the Union as the exclusive representative, under
Minnesota Statutes, Section 179.71, Subdivision 3, for all police personnel
in the following job classifications:
Police Officer Police Sergeant Police Lieutenant
2.2 In the event the Employer and the Union are unable to agree as to the inclu-
sion or exclusion of a new or modified job class, the issue shall be sub-
mitted to the Bureau of Mediation Services for determination.
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ARTICLE III. DEFINITIONS
3.1 UNION: The Minnesota Teamsters Public and Law Enforcement Employees Union,
Local No. 320
3.2 UNION MEMBER: A member of the Minnesota Teamsters Public and Law Enforce-
ment Employees Union, Local No. 320.
3.3 EMPLOYEE: A member of the exclusively. recognized bargaining unit.
3.4 DEPARTMENT: The City of Hastings Police Department.
3.5 EMPLOYER: The City of Hastings.
3.6 CHIEF: The Chief of the Hastings Police Department.
3.7 UNION OFFICER: Officer elected or appointed by the Minnesota Teamsters
Public and Law Enforcement Employees Union, Local No. 320.
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3.8 OVERTIME: Work perfonned at the express authorization of the Employer in
excess of the employees' scheduled shift.
3.9 SCHEDULED SHIFT: A consecutive hour work period including two (2) rest
breaks and a lunch break.
3.10 REST PERIODS: Two (2) periods during the scheduled shift during which
the employee remains on continual duty and is responsible for assigned
duties.
3.11 LUNG! BREAK: A period during the scheduled shift during which the employee
remains on continual duty and is responsible for assigned duties.
3.12 STRIKE: Concerted action in failing to report for duty, the willful absence
from one's position, the stoppage of work, slow-down or abstinence in
whole or in part from the full, faithful and proper performance of the
duties of employment for the purposes of inducing, influencing or coercing
a change in the conditions or compensation or the rights, privileges or
obligations of employment.
3.13 PROBATIONARY PERIOD: Twelve (12) calendar months following the completion
of B.C.A. School, but in no case shall the probationary period exceed
fifteen (IS) calendar months from date of hire.
ARTI CLE IV. EMPLOYER SECURITY
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4.1 The Union agrees that during the life of this Agreement, it will not cuase
encourage, participate in or support any strike, slow-down or other in-
terruption of or interference with the nonnal functions of the Employer.
4.2 Any employee who engages in a strike may have his (her) appointment or
employment tenninated by the Employer effective the date the violation first
occurs. Such termination shall be effective upon written notice served upon
the employee. An employee who is absent from any portion of his work assign-
ment without pennission, or who abstains wholly or in part from the full
perfonnance of his duties without permission from his Employer on the date
or dates when a strike occurs is prima facie presumed to have engaged in a
strike on such date or dates. An employee who knoweingly strikes and
whose employment has been terminated for such action may, subsequent to
such violation, be appointed or reappointed or employed or reemployed, but
the employee shall be on probation for two years with respect to such civil
service status, tenure of employment, or contract of employment, as he ~
(she) may have theretofore been entitled. No employee shall be entitled
to any daily pay, wages or per diem for the days on which he (she) engaged
in a strike. l~
ARTICLE V. EMPLOYER AUTHORITY
5.1 The Employer retains the full and unrestricted right to operate and manage
all manpower, facilities, and equipment; to establish functions and pro-
grams; to set and amend budgets; to determine the utilization of technology;
to establish and modify the organizational structure; to select, direct,
and determine the number of personnel; to establish work schedules, and to
perfonn any inherent managerial function not specifically limited by this
Agreement.
5.2 Any tenn and condition of employment not specifically established or modified
by this Agreement shall remain solely within the discretion of the Employer
to modify, establish, or eliminate.
ARTICLE VI. UNION SECURITY
6.1 The Employer shall deduct from the wages of employees who authorize such
a deduction in writing an amount necessary to cover monthly dues, or a fair
share deduction, as provided in Minnesota State Statute 179.65, subdivision
2, if the employee elects not to become a member of the Union. Such monies
shall be remitted as directed by the Union.
6.2 The Union may designate employees from the bargaining unit to act as a
steward and an alternate and shall inform the Employer in writing of such
choice and changes in the position of steward and/or alternate.
6.3 The Employer shall make space available on the employee bulletin board for
posting Union notice(s) and announcements.
6.4 The Union agrees to indemnify and hold the Employer hannless against any
and all claims, s~ts, orders, or judgements brought or issued against the
Employer as a result of any action taken or not taken by the Employer under
the provisions of this Article.
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ARTICLE VII. EMPLOYEE RIGHTS - GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE
7.2
7.3
7.4
7.5
Definition of a Grievance. A grievance is defined as a dispute or disa-
greement as to the interpretation or application of the specific terms
and conditions of this Agreement.
Union Re~esentatives. The Employer will recognize representatives desig-
nated by e Union as the grievance representatives of the bargaining unit
having the duties and responsibilities established by this Article. The
Union shall notify the Employer in writing of the names of such Union
representatives and of their successors when so designated, as provided by
Section 6.2 of this Agreement.
Processing of a Grievance. It is recognized and accepted by the Union and
the Employer that the processing of grievances as hereinafter provided is
limited by the job duties and responsibilities of the employees and shall
therefore be accomplished during normal working hours only when consistent
with such employee duties and responsibilities. The aggrieved employee
and a Union representative shall be allowed a reasonable amount of time
without loss in pay when a grievance is investigated and presented to the
Employer during normal working hours provided that the employee and the
Union representative have notified and received the approval of the desig-
nated supervisor who has determined that such absence is reasonable and
would not be detrimental to the work of the Employer.
Procedure. The grievance procedure is outlined by Steps in the copy of
the Labor Agreement on file in the City Clerk's office.
Arbitrator's Authority.
A. The arbitrator shall have no right to amend, modify, nullify, ignore,
add to, or subtract from the terms and conditions of this Agreement. The
arbitrator shall consider and decide only the specific issue(s) submitted
in writing by the Employer and the Union, and shall have no authority to
make a decision on any other issue not so submitted.
B. The arbitrator shall be without power to make decisions contrary to,
or inconsistent with, or modifying or varying in any way the application
of laws, rules, or regulations having the force and effect of law. The
arbitrator's decision shall be submitted in writing within thirty (30)
days following close of the hearing or the submission of briefs by the
parties, whichever be later, unless the parties agree to an extension.
The decision shall be binding on both the Employer and the Union and
shall be based solely on the arbitrator's interpretation or application
of the express terms of this Agreement and to the facts of the grievance
presented.
C. The fees and expenses for the arbitrator's services and proceedings
shall be borne equally by the Employer and the Union provided that each
party shall be responsible for compensating its own representatives and
witnesses. If either party desires a verbatim record of the proceedings,
it may cause such a record to be made, providing it pay for the record. If
both parties desire a verbatim record of the proceedings, the cost shall be
shared equally.
7.6 Waiver. If a grievance is not presented within the time limits set forth
above, it shall be considered 'waived'. If a grievance is not appealed to
the next step within the specified time limit or any agreed extension
thereof, it shall be considered settled on the basis of the Employer's last
answer. If the Employer does not answer a grievance or an appeal thereof
within the specified time limits, the Union may elect to treat the grievance
as denied at the step and irrnnediately appeal the grievance to the next step.
The time limit in each step may be extended by mutual written agreement of
the Employer and the Union in each step.
ARTICLE VIII. SAVINGS CLAUSE
This Agreement is subject to the laws of the United States, the State of Minnesota
and the City of Hastings. In the event any provision of this Agreement shall be
held to be contrary to law by a court of competent jurisdiction from whose final
judgement or decree no appeal has been taken within the time provided, such pro-
visions shall be voided. All other provisions of this Agreement shall continue
in full force and effect. The voided provision may be renegotiated at'the written
request of either party.
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ARTICLE IX. SENIORITI
9.1 Seniori ty shall be determined by the employee I s length of continous employ-
ment with the Police Department and posted in an appropriate location.
Seniority rosters may be maintained by the Chief on the basis of time in
grade and time within specific classification.
9.2 During the probationary period, a newly hired or rehired employee may be
discharged at the sole discretion of the Employer. During the probationary
period, a promoted or reassigned employee may be replaced in his previous
position at the sole discretion of the Employer.
9.3 A reduction of work force will be accomplished on the basis of seniority. r-'
Employees shall be recalled from layoff on the basis of seniority. An \
employee on layoff shall have an opportunity to return to work within
two (2) years of the time of his layoff before any new employee is hired.
9.4 Senior employees shall be given preference with regard to transfer, job
classification assignments and promotions when the job relevant qualifica-
tions of employees are equal.
9.5 Senior qualified employees shall be given shift assignment preference
after eighteen (18) months of continuous full time employment.
9.6 Vacation periods shall be selected on the basis of seniority until May l5th-
Summer; September 1st - Fall.
ARTICLE X. DISCIPLINE
10.1 The Employer will discipline employees for just cause only. Discipline
will be in one or more of the following terms:
a) Oral reprimand;
b) Written reprimand:
c) Suspension;
d) Demotion; or
e) Discharge.
10.2 Suspensions, demotions and discharges will be in written form.
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10.3 Written reprimands, notices of suspension, and notices of discharge which
are to become part of an employee's personnel file shall be read and
acknowledged by signature of the employee. Employees and the Union will
receive a copy of such reprimands and/or notices.
10.4 Employees may examine their own individual personnel files at reasonable
times under the direct supervision of the Employer.
10.5 Discharges will be preceded by a five (5) day suspension without pay.
10.6 Employees will not be questioned concerning an investigation of disciplinary
action unless the employee has been given an opportunity to have a Union
representative present at such questioning.
10.7 Grievances relating to this Article shall be initiated by the Union in
Step 3 of the grievance procedure under Article VII.
ARTICLE XI. CONSTITUfIONAL PROTECTION
Employees shall have the rights granted to all citizens by the United States and
Minnesota State Constitutions.
12.1 The normal work year is two thousand and eighty (2,080) hours, to be
accounted for by each employee through:
a) Hours worked on assigned shifts.
b) Holidays;
c) Authorized leave time; and
d) Training.
12.2 Holidays and authorized leave time is to be calculated on the basis of the
actual length of time of the assigned shifts.
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12.3 Nothing contained in this or any other Article shall be interpreted to be
a guatantee of a minimum or maximum number of hours the Employer may assign
employees.
ARTICLE XIII. OVERTIME
13.1 Employees will be compensated at one and one-half (l~) times the employee's
regular base pay rate for hours worked in excess of the employee's regularly
scheduled shift. Changes of shifts do not qualify an employee for overtime
under this Article.
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13.2 Overtime will be distributed as equally as practicable.
13.3 Overtime refused by employees will for record purposes under Article 13.2
be considered as unpaid overtime worked.
13.4 For the purpose of computing overtime compensation overtime hours worked
shall not be pyramided, compounded or paid twice for the same hours worked.
13.5 Straight time rate will apply for all other off duty overtime such as first
aid training courses, departmental meetings, fire arms training and authorized
police training courses, with a minimum of two hours. Authorized time worked
over two hours is to be compensated for at the straight time rate.
13.6 Employees have the obligation to work overtime or call backs if requested
by the Employer unless unusual circumstances prevent the employee from
so working.
ART I CLE XIV. COURT TIME
An employee who is required to appear in court during his/her scheduled off-duty
time shall receive a minimum of two (2) hours pay at one and one-half (l~) times
the employee's base pay rate. An extension or early report to a regulary scheduled
shift for court appearance does not qualify the employee for the two (2) hour
minimum.
ARTI CLE XV. CALL BACK TIME
An employee who is called to duty during his scheduled off~duty time shall receive
a minimum of two (2) hours pay at one and one=half (l~) times the employee's base
pay rate. An extension or early report to a regularly scheduled shift for duty
does not qualify the employee for the two (2) hour minimum.
ARTICLE XVI. WORKING our OF CLASSIFICATION
Employees assigned by the Employer to assume the full responsibilities and authority
of a higher job classification for five (5) consecutive working days or more shall
receive the salary schedule of the higher classification. Patrolmen acting as
Sergeant only.
ARTICLE XVII. VACATION
17.1 Vacation shall be accumulated on the following basis:
Years of Service Days Vacation
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2 to 5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
5
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
17.2 All vacation pay shall be accrued, and in the event an employee's employment
is terminated for any reason, the employee shall receive, upon his/her ter-
mination the vacation pay which he/she has coming to him/her at that time on
a pro-rata basis. No more than four consecutive weeks vacation can be taken
at one time.
17.3 In computing vacation pay, length of service shall be based upon the annl-
versary date of the day an employee commences employment.
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17.4 All employees are to be paid their vacation pay prior to their leaving
for vacation.
ARTICLE XVIII. SICK LEAVE AND OIHER LEAVES OF ABSENCE
18.1 Sick Leave: All employees of the City shall be entitled to accumulate one
day of sick leave for each month of employment. Sick leave will be granted
for actual sickness, temporary physical disability and quarantine. The
City may require a doctor's certificate on sick leave claims of three days
or more.
18.2 Personal Leave: All employees of the City shall be entitled to three (3)
days personal leave per year which shall not accumulate. Personal leave
for purpose of this paragraph includes and is limited to: Death in the
immediate family, death of spouse, parent, brother, sister, child, grand-
parent, and spouse's parent, brother, sister, child or grandparent; and
critical illness of the immediate family.
18.3 Jury Duty: Employees subpoenaed as witnesses or called and selected for
jury duty shall receive their regular compensation and other benefits for
their employment less the amount received by them as jurors or witness fees.
18.4 Union Leave: The City agrees to grant the necessary time off without pay to
any employee designated to attend a labor convention or to serve in any
capacity on other official Union business.
ARTICLE XIX. SEVERANCE PAY
If an employee retires at age 65, or as otherwise provided by law, or is forced
to retire due to physical condition not allowing him to continue gainful employ-
ment, or voluntarily terminates employment with the City after due notice, with
the consent of the City, but not if discharged or resigns by the request of the
City, all and in each case after ten (10) years of service, they will receive
fifty percent (50%) of unused sick leave, based on their current hourly rate, as
severance pay, of the first 120 days of accumulated sick leave.
ARTICLE XX. HOLIDAYS
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All employees whose work week is other than regularly scheduled Monday through
Friday, shall receive a credit for nine working days that shall be taken as
additional vacation days. These days must be taken during the year in which
they are earned.
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ARTICLE XXI. UNIFORM ALLOWANCE
Uniform allowance for a new employee will be set at one hundred .ollars ($100.00)
for leather goods and weapons and two hundred fifty dollars ($250.00) for clothing
allowance for the first year. Equipment shall remain the property of the City
until after the six month probationary period. Clothing allowance after the first
year will be two hundred dollars ($200.00) per year. Effective January 1, 1979,
the annual clothing allowance shall be two hundred twenty dollars ($220.00) per
year.
ARTICLE XXI I . INSURANCE
All regular employees will continue to be covered under the hospital-medical
surgical insurance plan adopted by the City. In 1978, the City will pay fifty
dollars ($50.00) per month toward hospital-medical coverage per employee. In 1979
the City will pay a maximum of si~ty five dollars ($65.00) per month toward hospital-
medical coverage per employee. The balance of dependent coverage to be paid by
the employee. All regular employees will also receive a five thousand dollar
($5,000.00) Life Insurance policy with the full cost of the premiums to be paid
by the City. Also, the City will provide a long-term disability insurance policy
with no cost to the employee, as fo1ll.ows:
Eligibility: Each active, full-time employee who works a minimum
of thirty (30) hours per week, except temporary employees.
Qualifying Period: Benefits accrue with respect to anyone period
of total disability after the expiration of a qualifying period of
three (3) consecutive months.
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Benefit Period: Monthly benefits are payable during the continuance
of total disability as follows, but in no event are benefits payable
beyond the attainment of age 65.
(a) Total disability due to sickness to age 65.
(b) Total disability due to accident to age 65.
Monthly Schedule Amount: Sixty percent (60%) of normal monthly earnings
to a maximum benefit of One Thousand Two Hundred Dollars ($1,200.00).
ART I CLE XXI I I . INJURED ON DUTY
23.1 Employees injured while on duty will receive full pay for a maximLim of
ninety (90) working days while unable to work due to such injury. The
first five (5) working days lost due to an injury on duty, will be charged
to the employee's sick leave account. An employee with no sick leave
accumulated will not receive payment for the first five (5) working days
lost.
23.2 Any compensation payable to the employee under Worker's Compensation
Insurance will be reported to the Employer. The Employer shall make supple-
mentary payments to the employee (not to be charged to the employee's accu-
mulated sick leave) to make up the difference between Worker's Compensation
and his normal rate of pay.
23.3 Any employee who claims an absence from work due to an injury sustained on
the job shall provide if requested by the Employer, a statement from the
employee's attending physician as to the nature of the injury.
23.4 Any employee who claims an absence from work due to an injury sustained on
the job is subject to an examination to be made on behalf of and paid for
by the Emp~oyer by a person competent to perform the same and as is desig-
nated by the Employer.
ART I CLE XXIV. WAGES
See Appendix A
ARTICLE XXV. WAIVER
25.1 Any and all prior agreements, resolutions, practices, policies, rules and
regulations regarding terms and conditions of employment, to the extent
inconsistent with the provisions of this Agreement, are hereby superceded.
25.2 The parties mutually acknowledge that during the negotiations which re-
sulted in this Agreement, each had the unlimited right and opportunity to
make demands and proposals with respect to any term or condition of employment
not removed by law from bargaining. All agreements and understandings
arrived at by the parties are set forth in writing in this Agreement for the
stipulated duration of this Agreement. The Employer and the Union each vol-
untarily and unqualifiedly waives the right to meet and negotiate regarding
any and all terms and conditions of employment referred to or covered in
this Agreement or with respect to any term or condition of employment not
specifically referred to or covered by this Agreement, even though such
terms or conditions may not have been within the knowledge or contemplation
of either or both of the parties at the time this Agreement was negotiated
or executed.
ARTICLE XXVI. DURATION
This Agreement shall be effective as of the first day of January, 1978 and shall
remain in full force and effect until the thirty-first day of December 1979.
APPENDIX A
Effective January 1, 1978, wages shall be as follows:
Classification Monthly Wage
Police Officer - Base Pay Rate
Start $ 1,338.00
After 6 months 1,413.00
After 12 months 1,454.00
After 24 months 1,472.00
After 36 months 1,480.00
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Sergeant - Base Pay Rate - $115.00 per month above top patrol rate.
Lieutenant - Base Pay Rate - $225.00 per month above top patrol rate.
Wage Schedule Effective January 1, 1979 for Police Officers:
The 1978 wage schedule shall be amended for 1979 using the following formula:
The monthly wage shall be increased by five percent (5%) plus eighty
percent (80%) of any percentage over five percent (5%) to a maximum
increase of eight percent (8%) in the Twin City Consumer Price Index
for the period of October 1977 to October 1978, as reported by the
U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics. The Index to
be used is the "Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and
Clerical Workers, Minneapolis (all items) 1967 = 100". The amount of
the cost of living increase shall be determined and redetermined on
the basis of the percentage increase in points of the Indux, and shall
be computed and paid beginning the first pay period on or after
January 1, 1979.
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The wage differential over Top Patrol for Sergeants and Lieutenants
established in 1978 shall be adjusted effective January 1, 1979, as
follows:
Sergeant - Base Pay Rate - $125.00 per month above top patrol rate.
Lieutenant - Base Pay Rate - $235.00 per month above top patrol rate.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Hastings this 15th day of
May, 1978.
Moved by Councilman Shannon, seconded by Councilman Trautmann to
adjourn t mee ing at 9:20 P.M. Ayes, 8; Nayes, none.
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CLAIM
Leonard Olson
United Telephone System
University of Minnesota
Metro Waste Control Comm.
H. G. Giddings
Walter Petersen
Hastings Gardner House
Mutual Benefit Life
Clarence Latch
Wisconsin Life Ins. Co.
N/W Natl. Bank of Hastings
United Parcel Service
Postmaster
Air Comm
Akins Fire Equipment Co.
American Nat1. Bank & Trust
Amoco. Oil Co.
Earl F. Anderson & Assoc.
Behrens Auto Supply
Capitol Electronics Inc.
Coast to Coast
Color Lab, Inc.
Commissioner of Transportation
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Communication Channcels, Inc.
Dakota Arms
Davies Water Equipment Co.
A. B. Dick Products Co.
Fair Book & Office Supply
H. T. Fasbender, M.D.
First Natl. Bank of St. Paul
Gopher Welding Supply
Gross Industrial
Hastings Hardware
Hastings HOckey Boosters Inc
Hastings Optical Inc.
Hastings Music
Hastings Star
Hastings Wheel Alignment
IBM Corporation
Jim's Tree Service
Joe's Auto Sales
Johnson Hardware
Kleinschmidt Engineering INc.
Law Enforcement Equipment
Loeffler's Safety Shoes Inc.
Metro Waste Control Comm.
McCarthy Well Company
McGoon Studio
Midwest Fence
Minnesota Fire Inc.
Munson Office Products
Munson Office Products
Natl. Fire Protection Assoc.
Dane Nelsen Company
Joe O'Brien Chev-Cadillac
Pine Bend Paving Inc.
Pioneer Sporting Goods
Regina Memorial Hospital
Robert Schluessler
Sherwin-Williams
Star Machine Works
Toltz, King, Duvall, Anderson
& Assoc. Inc.
Roger Tonsager
Unitog Business Clothing
Uniforms Unlimited Inc.
Van Waters & Rogers
Will Wendt
Water Products Company
CLAIMS
MAY 15, 1978
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NO.
4809
4810
4811
4812
4813
4814
4815
4816
4817
4818
4819
4820
4821
4822
4823
4824
4825
4826
4827
4828
4829
4830
4831
4832
4833
4834
4835
4836
4837
4838
4839
4840
4841
4842
4843
4844
4845
4846
4847
4848
4849
4850
4851
4852
4853
4854
4855
4856
4857
4858
4859
4860
4861
4862
4863
4864
4865
4866
4867
4868
4869
4870
4871
4872
4873
4874
4875
4876
4877
DISPOSITION
Mileage & Expenses-Workshop
Monthly bi11ing-YAC
Registration-Fire School
Reserve Capacity Charge
Ambulance Reimbursement
Expenses
Mayor's Expenses
Monthly premium
FlAM Spring Conference
Monthly premium
Federal Withholding
Freight charges
Postage
Services
Supplies
Interest payment/Bond
Gasoline
Paint & thinner
Supplies
Radio repairs and installation
Supplies
Supplies & Services
Street light maintenance
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Ind. Park advertising
Supplies
Supplies
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Services
Interest payment/Bond
Supplies
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"
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Glasses/Safety
Supplies
Publication
Services
Supplies
Tree removal
Supplies
Supplies
Survey services
Supplies
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Installment
Services
Services
Supplies
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Services
Supplies
Repairs
Supplies
Park supplies
Services
Dog Catcher patrol
Supplies
Supplies
281
'AMQUNT
139.50
110.02
90.00
15,206.40
15.15
76.00
48.54
744.78
103.78
4,295.16
6,658.30
2.95
143.00
25.00
86.98
6,350.84
29.90
1,257.00
133.82
132.00
48.20
196.14
91. 33
370.00
100.00
42.61
272.90
116.07
33.00
5,703.00
85.00
3.60
59.61
30.00
86.50
5.30
13.20
11.00
45.99
1,415.00
10.00
153.13
400.00
189.61
34.45
9,779.29
75.00
19.50
165.00
155.00
163.94
27.86
39.00
26.84
781. 32
20.00
434.20
37.50
24.00
76. 30
8.00
Engineering Services
Bldg. Inspector Chapter
Firemen supplies
Police supplies
Supplies
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9,057.38
expenses 10.00
392. 71
227.25
581. 04
200.00
119.16
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