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CONFIDENTIAL
WAGE REVIEW .BOARD FINDINGS
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A meeting of the Wage Review Board was held in the City
Ha11 at $:00 P. NI. on Thursday, September 26, 1974. The
following individuals were in attendance:
Mr. Willard Anderson, Mr. Wilfred Fish, Mr.
Robert Rierson, Mr. Ralph Eichten and Mr.
Kevin L. LaFrance.
The Wage Review Board was presented with schedules show-
ing the present salaries of City and Liquor Store em-
ployees. A discussion was held in regard to the rate
of pay for Liquor Store off-sale clerks. It was the
unanimous decision of Wage Review Board members that
the off-sale clerks should be paid the on-sale bartender
wage scale. This would equalize salaries in the Liquor
Store and eliminate what is considered to be wage in-
equality for off-sale employees. The Wage Review Board
felt this increase should be effective October 1, 1974;
retroactive if necessary.
The Liquor Store manager noted that employees at the
Liquor Store are now being paid for their lunch break.
After a review of this situation, it was the unanimous
decision of Wage Review Board members that Liquor Store
employees should punch in aid out when they go for lunch.
Liquor Store employees will normally be paid for a straight
eight (8) hour work day. The Liquor Store manager stated
that the employee work week will normally be limited to
a 45 hour work week.
A review was made of the salary schedule of City em-
ployees. It was the unanimous decision of the Wage Re-
view Board that there is an inequity in the salary paid
to Water & Sewer employee, Mr. Albert Meyer. In this
regard, a decision was made to set the salary of Mr. Meyer
equal to the salary of Mr. Roger Mack, effective October
1, 1974; retroactive if necessary.
A review was made of the cost of living factor as it per-
tains to residents of this area of the country. It was
noted that the League of Municipalities states (through
the Department of Economic Development) that the cost of
living inflation factor for the twelve month period ending
July 31, 1974, was equal to 11. 9f. After a review of this
and other wage factors, it was the unanimous decision of
the Wage Review Board that the salaries of all employees
(Liquor Store and City) should be increased by a rate of
1$~ of the gross salary rate effective January 1, 1975•
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This increase would be after the equalization of salaries
of certain employees as previously mentioned.
It was mentioned that there had been some discussion in
regard to placing the Street Supervisor and jt'ater &
Sewer Supervisor on a monthly salary basis; no over-time
would be paid for work up to approximately 50 hours a
week. Wage Review Board members stated they did not wish
to rule on this policy. (For this policy to be implemented
legally, it is the understanding of the Adm. that the
Supervisors would need authority to hire and fire other
employees. One possible consideration is to leave the
salaries of the Supervisors at the rate set by the Wage
Review Board and allow these individuals to make some
extra money through their week-end work obligation. The
15~ salary increase would bring the monthly salary of
these two men to $945.47 monthly. Approximately three
months ago these two men stated they would be satisfied
with a salary of approximately $950.00 to X1,000.00 a
month. Several statements have been made since that time
and it is not clear what their present expectations are).
The salaries of the Adm. and Liquor Store Manager were
not discussed by the Wage Review Board. The Adm. and
Liquor Store Manager feel it would be inappropriate to
ask for a specific salary and that this decision can
best be handled by a City Council decision.
It was the consensus of the Wage Review Board that the
City Council should seriously consider the implementation
of a policy whereby there would be a review of the cost
of living factor every six months. The salaries of all
employees would be adjusted accordingly.
It is the opinion of the Adm. and Liquor Store Manager
that the Wage Review Board made a diligent effort to
remove salary discrepancies and arrive at an equitable
rate of increase for all employees. The meeting was
conducted in a very business-like, cooperative manner.
We believe the Wage Review Board should be thanked for
the effort they have made. We hope you concur with this
opinion.
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Kevin L. LaFrance, Adm.
FOR: Wage Review Board
En c l :
1. League of Mun. information on wage negotiations for 1975•
2. Salary summary sheet, city employees.
3. Salary summary sheet, liquor store employees.
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Wage Review Board
Members appointed by the City Council, August 12, 1974s
Present salary of city employees
Street and Park Department
Richard A. Brooks
Roger C. Mack
Sewer and Vyater Department
a'~alter C. Mack
Albert ~y. Meyer, Jr.
Liquor Store Employees
Full-time bartenders
Part-time bartenders
Stock clerks
Off-sale register clerks
Senior Citizen DirCctor
~:irs. Karen F. Hanson
Secretarial Help
~.~rs. Lynnea G. Gillham
Mrs. Maly Jo Quack
P,giss Patricia p. Fichten
General Information:
Mr. Willard C. Anderson
Mr. Wilfred Fish
Mr. Robert Rierson
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x$22.15
716.76
$822.15
696.00
X3.60 per hr.
3.01 per hr.
3.01 per hr.
3.22 per hr.
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X3.50 per hr,
2.75 per hr.
2.00 per hr.
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X9,865.80
8,961.12
X9,865.80
8, 3 52.00
X3,576.16
(Approx. 30-35 hours a week.)
(Approx. 10 hours per week.)
(Approx. 10 hours per week.)
Nego±,iations with the Street ~~. Park Department Supervisor (Mr. Brooks) and with
the '1Gater ~?• Sewer Department Supervisor (tv±r, 4~. P:4ack) indicate salary expectations
of between X950.00 to ?1,000.00. a month. The ~~?ayor has indicated he feels this
request is "reasonable: Possibly, he should be consulted regarding this matter.
The salaries of the Department Assistants (Mr. R. D,+Iacl~ & Mr. A. ~'tleyer) have not
been discussed.
The Liouor Store fl.Ranager will submit recommended salary guidelines for his
employees. He will plan on being in attendance at the '~~'age Review Board
meeting.
The salaries of the City Administrator,ana the Liquor Store ~~anager have been
decided directly by the Gity Council. The Council would probably appreciate
having some recommendations.
Enclosure It To Letter to Wage Review Board members dated September 13, 197Lt.
VILLAGE OF MONTICELLO
Monticello, Minnesota 55362
Phone (612) 295-2711
NOTICE
WAGE REVIEW BOARD
After consultation with wage review members, a Wage Review
meeting is scheduled for 5:00 P. M. on Thursday, September
26, 1974, at the City Hall.
Please let us know if this time creates any inconvenience.
We look forward to meeting with you. .~7 ~p~
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Kevin L. LaFrance,
Administrator
Copies to: Wage Review members
Gary L. Pringle
Mayor Con Johnson
Date of mailing: September 19, 1974•