RES 1977-115 - 00007001181
RESOLUTION NO. 115 -1977
A RESOLUTION APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING SIGNING THE AGREEMENT ESTABLISHING
WORKING CONDITIONS, WAGES AND HOURS OF EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF FRIDLEY
POLICE DEPARTMENT FOR THE YEARS 1976 AND 1977 (PATROLMEN)
WHEREAS, Minnesota Teamsters Public and Law Enforcement Employees Union
Local No. 320, as bargaining representative of the Patrolmen of the City of
Fridley Police Department, has presented to the Council of the City of Fridley
various requests relating to the working conditions, wages and hours of employees
of the Police Department of the City of Fridley, and
WHEREAS, The City of Fridley has presented various requests to the Union
and to the employees relating to working conditions, wages and hours of employees
of the Police Department of the City of Fridley, and
WHEREAS, Representatives of the Union and the City have met and negotiated
regarding the requests of the Union and the City, and
WHEREAS, Agreement has now been reached between representatives of the two
parties on the proposed changes in the existing contract between the City and the
Union.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, By the City Council that the Mayor and the
City Manager are hereby authorized to execute the attached Agreement (Exhibit "A ")
relating to working conditions, wages and hours of Patrolmen of the City of Fridley
Police Department.
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FRIDLEY THIS 24TH DAY OF
OCTOBER, 1977.
ATTEST:
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MAYOR - WILLIAM J. EE
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EXHIBIT "A"
LABOR AGREEMENT
BETWEEN
CITY OF FRIDLEY
AND
MINNESOTA TEAMSTERS PUBLIC AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
EMPLOYEES' UNION, LOCAL NO. 320
ARTICLE I PURPOSE OF AGREEMENT
This AGREEMENT is entered into as of October 17, 1977 between CITY OF FRIDLEY,
hereinafter called the EMPLOYER, and the MINNESOTA TEAMSTERS PUBLIC AND LAW ENFORCE-
MENT 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 this AGREE-
MENT'S interpretation and /or application; and
1.2 Place in written form the p
employment for the duration
ARTICLE II RECOGNITION
2.1 The EMPLOYER recognizes the
Minnesota Statutes, Section
sonnel in the following job
1. Police Officer
irties' agreement upon terms and conditions of
of this AGREEMENT.
UNION as the exclusive representative, under
179.71, Subdivision 3, for all police per -
classifications:
2.2 In the event the EMPLOYER and the UNION are unable to agree as to the
inclusion or exclusion of a new or modified job class, the issue shall be
submitted to the Bureau of Mediation Services for determination.
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 FRIDLEY POLICE DEPARTMENT
3.5 EMPLOYER: The CITY OF FRIDLEY
3.6 CHIEF: The Asst. City Mgr. /Public Safety Director of the City of Fridley.
3.7 UNION OFFICER: Officer elected or appointed by the Minnesota Teamsters
Public and Law Enforcement Employees' Union, Local No. 320.
3.8 INVESTIGATOR /DETECTIVE: An employee specifically assigned or class by the
EMPLOYER to the job classification and /or job position of INVESTIGATOR/
DETECTIVE.
3.9 OVERTIME: Work performed at the express authorization of the EMPLOYER in
excess of the employee's scheduled shift.
3.10 SCHEDULED SHIFT: A consecutive work period including rest breaks and a
lunch break.
3.11 REST BREAKS: Periods during the SCHEDULED SHIFT during which the em-
ployee remains on continual duty and is responsible for assigned duties.
3.12 LUNCH BREAK: A period during the SCHEDULED SHIFT during which the employee
remains on continual duty and is responsible for assigned duties.
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3.13 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 per -
formance 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.
3.14 BASE RATE OF PAY: The employee's monthly rate of pay exclusive of
longevity or any other special allowances.
3.15 COMPENSATORY TIME: Time off during the employee's regularly scheduled
work schedule equal in time to overtime worked.
3.16 SEVERANCE PAY: Payment made to an employee upon honorable separation
of employment
ARTICLE IV EMPLOYER SECURITY
The UNION agrees that during the life of this AGREEMENT that the UNION will not
cause, encourage, participate in or support any strike, slow -down or other in-
terruption of or interference with the normal functions of the EMPLOYER.
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 programs; 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 estab-
lish work schedules, and to perform any inherent managerial function
not specifically limited by this AGREEMENT.
5.2 Any term and condition of employment not specifically established
or modified by this AGREEMENT shall remain solely within the dis-
cretion 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 UNION
dues. 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(s).
6.4 The UNION agrees to indemnify and hold the EMPLOYER harmless against
any and all claims, suits, orders, or judgments 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.
ARTICLE VII EMPLOYEE RIGHTS - GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE
7.1 DEFINITION OF A GRIEVANCE
A grievance is defined as a dispute or disagreement as to the inter-
pretation or application of the specific terms and conditions of this
AGREEMENT.
7.2 UNION REPRESENTATIVES
The EMPLOYER will recognize REPRESENTATIVES design
as the grievance representatives of the bargaining
and responsibilities established by this Article.
the EMPLOYER in writing of the names of such UNION
of their successors when so designated as provided
AGREEMENT.
ited by the UNION
unit having the duties
The UNION shall notify
REPRESENTATIVES and
by 6.2 of this
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7.3
7.4
7.5
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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 designated supervisor who has determined that such absence is
reasonable and would not be detrimental to the work programs of the
EMPLOYER.
PROCEDURE
Grievances, as defined by Section 7.1, shall be resolved in conformance
with the following procedure:
Step 1. An EMPLOYEE claiming a violation concerning the interpre-
tation or application of this AGREEMENT shall, within twenty -one (21)
calendar days after such alleged violation has occurred, present such
grievance to the EMPLOYEE'S supervisor as designated by the EMPLOYER.
The EMPLOYER- designated representative will discuss and give an answer
to such Step 1 grievance within ten (10) calendar days after receipt.
A grievance not resolved in Step 1 and appealed to Step 2 shall be
placed in writing setting forth the nature of the grievance, the facts
on which it is based, the provision or provisions of the AGREEMENT
allegedly violated, the remedy requested, and shall be appealed to
Step 2 within ten (10) calendar days after the EMPLOYER- designated
representative's final answer in Step 1. Any grievance not appealed
in writing to Step 2 by the UNION within ten (10) calendar days shall
be considered waived.
Step 2. If appealed, the written grievance shall be presented by the
UNION and discussed with the EMPLOYER - designated Step 2 representative.
The EMPLOYER- designated representative shall give the UNION the
EMPLOYER'S Step 2 answer in writing within ten (10) calendar days
after receipt of such Step 2 grievance. A grievance not resolved in
Step 2 may be appealed to Step 3 within ten (10) calendar days following
the EMPLOYER- designated representative's final Step 2 answer. Any
grievance not appealed in writing to Step 3 by the UNION within ten
(10) calendar days shall be considered waived.
Step 3. If appealed, the written grievance shall be presented by
the UNION and discussed with the EMPLOYER- designated Step 3 representative
The EMPLOYER- designated representative shall give the UNION the EMPLOYER'S
answer in writing within ten (10) calendar days after receipt of such
Step 3 grievance. A grievance not resolved in Step 3 may be appealed
to Step 4 within ten (10) calendar days following the EMPLOYER- designated
representative's final answer in Step 3. Any grievance not appealed
in writing to Step 4 by the UNION within ten (10) calendar days shall
be considered waived.
Step 4. A grievance unresolved in Step 3 and appealed to Step 4
by the UNION shall be submitted to arbitration subject to the provisions
of the Public Employment Labor Relations Act of 1971. The selection of
an arbitrator shall be made in accordance with the "Rules Governing
the Arbitration of Grievances" as established by the Public Employment
Relations Board.''.
ARBITRATOR'S AUTHORITY
A. The arbitrator shall
add to, or subtract
The arbitrator shall
submitted in writing
no authority to make
have no right to amend, modify, nullify, ignore,
from the terms and conditions of this AGREEMENT.
consider and decide only the specific issue(s)
by the EMPLOYER and the UNION, and shall have
a decision on any other issue not so submitted.
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
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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
pays 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 that step and immediately 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.
7.7 CHOICE OF REMEDY
If, as a result of the written EMPLOYER response in Step 3, the grievance
remains unresolved, and if the grievance involves the suspension, demotion,
or discharge of an employee who has completed the required probationary
period, the grievance may be appealed either to Step 4 of Article VII
or a procedure such as: Civil Service, Veteran's Preferance, or Fair
Employment. If appealed to any procedure other than Step 4 of Article VII
the grievance is not subject to the arbitration procedure as provided in
Step 4 of Article VII. The aggrieved employee shall indicate in writing
which procedure is to be utilized - -Step 4 of Article VII or another
appeal procedure - -and shall sign a statement to the effect that the choice
of any other hearing precludes the aggrieved employee from making a
subsequent appeal through Step 4 of Article VII.
ARTICLE VIII SAVINGS CLAUSE
This AGREEMENT is subject to the laws of the United States, the State of Minnesota
and the CITY OF FRIDLEY. 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 judgment
or decree no appeal has been taken within the time provided, such provisions 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.
ARTICLE IX SENIORITY
9.1 Seniority shall be determined by the employee's length of continuous
employment with the Police Department and posted in an appropriate
location. Seniority rosters may be maintained by the Public Safety
Director on the basis of time in grade and time within specific
classifications.
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.
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 years of the time of his layoff before any new employee is
hired.
9.4 Senior employees will be given preference with regard to transfer, job
classification assignments and promotions when the job relevant
qualifications 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 One continuous vacation period shall be selected on the basis of seniority
until May lst of each calendar year.
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ARTICLE X DISCIPLINE
10.1 The EMPLOYER will discipline employees for just cause only. Discipline
will be in one or more of the following forms:
a) oral reprimand;
b) written reprimand;
c) suspension;
d) demotion; or
e) discharge.
10.2 Suspensions, demotions and discharges will be in written form.
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 preceeded 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 CONSTITUTIONAL PROTECTION
Employees shall have the rights granted to all citizens by the United States and
Minnesota State Constitutions.
ARTICLE XII WORK SCHEDULE
12.1 The normal work year is two thousand and eighty hours (2,080) to be
accounted for by each employee through:
a) hours worked on assigned shifts;
b) holidays;
c) assigned training;
d) authorized leave time.
12.2 Holidays and authorized 1
to be calculated on the basis
12.3 Nothing contained in this or any other article shall be interpreted to
be a guarantee 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 (1z) 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.
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 Overtime will be calculated to the nearest fifteen (15) minutes.
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.
13.7 Management reserves the right to approve compensatory time in lieu of
overtime pay. Compensatory time shall not be accumulated in excess of
twenty -four (24) hours, and must be used within the calendar year in w
it was accumulated as determined by the employer.
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ARTICLE XIV COURT TIME
An employee who is required to appear in Court during his scheduled off -duty time
shall receive a minimum of two (2) hours' pay at one and one -half (12) times the
employee's base pay rate. An extension or early report to a regularly scheduled shift
for Court appearance does not qualify the employee for the two (2) hour minimum.
ARTICLE 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 (12) 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 OUT OF CLASSIFICATION
Employees assigned by the EMPLOYER to assume the full responsibilities and authority
of a higher job classification shall receive the salary schedule of the higher
classification for the duration of the assignment.
ARTICLE XVIII INSURANCE
The EMPLOYER will contribute up to a maximum of sixty dollars ($60.00) per month per
employee toward health, life and long term disability insurance during the year 1976
and sixty -five ($65.00) per month during the year 1977.
ARTICLE XVIII STANDBY PAY
Employees required by the EMPLOYER to standby shall be paid for such standby time
at the rate of one hour's pay for each hour on standby.
ARTICLE XIX UNIFORMS
19.1 Employees will be paid a uniform allowance of two hundred dollars ($200.00)
per year for the calendar year 1976, and this amount will be increased
each year thereafter by a percentage equal to the July -July Minneapolis -St.
Paul Consumer Price Index of the U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor
Statistics.
19.2 Clothing or uniforms damaged in the line of duty through no fault of the
employee shall be replaced or repaired by the employer.
ARTICLE XX LEGAL DEFENSE
20.1 Employees involved in litigation because of proven negligence, or non-
observance of laws, or of a personal nature, may not receive legal defense
by the municipality.
20.2 Any employee who is charged with a traffic violation, ordinance violation
or ciminal offense arising from acts performed within the scope of his
employment, when such act is performed in good faith and under direct order
of his supervisor, shall be reimbursed for attorney's fees and court costs
actually incurred by such employee in defending against such charge.
20.3 The City of Fridley will provide protection for all Officers and Patrolmen
against false arrest charges.
ARTICLE XXI EMPLOYEE EDUCATION PROGRAM
21.1 The City will pay certain expenses for certain education courses based on
the following criteria.
a. The training course must have relevance to the employees' present or
anticipated career responsibilities. Attendance shall be at a City
approved institution. The Course must be approved by the Department
Head.
b. Financial assistance will be extended only to courses offered by an
accredited institution. This includes vacational schools, Minnesota
School of Business, etc.
21.2 Programs Financial Policy
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Financial assistance will be extended to cover only the cost of tuition.
Charges for books, student union membership, student health coverage and
other charges for which the student receives some item or service other than
actual instruction will not be paid. The City will pay 50% of the cost of
tuition in advance of the employee's actual participation in the course and
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the employee shall pay 50% of the cost. Employee upon successful completion
of the couse will be required to present to his department head a certification
of satisfactory work. Satisfactory work is defined as follows:
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Each employee of the City who has worked regularly for the City for a period of not
less than twelve (12) successive months is entitled to a vacation away from employment
with pay. Vacation pay shall be compted at the regular rate of pay to which such
employee is entitled. An employee who has worked a minimum of twelve (12) months is
entitled to one(1) workday of vacation for each month so worked. An employee who has
worked eighty -four (84) consecutive months is entitled to one and one -half (12)
workdays of vacation for each month worked beginning with the eighty -fifth (85) month
of consecutive employment. An employee who has worked one hundred eighty (180)
successive months is entitled to one and two - thirds (1 2/3) workdays of vacation for
each month worked beginning with the one hundred eighty -first (181st) month of
consecutive employment.
ARTICLE XXV HOLIDAYS
Employees will receive eleven (11) holidays
ARTICLE XXVI SICK LEAVE
26.1 Any employee who is unable to work because of sickness or injury may obtain
leave of absence upon notice to the City. Written verification of his '
condition by a competent medical authority may be required. Failure to
notify the City subjects the employee to appropriate discipline by the
City.
26.2 Each employee of the City who has worked regularly for the City for a period
of not less than twelve (12) successive months is entitled to sick leave.
Sick leave pay shall be computed at the regular rate of pay to which such
employee is entitled. An employee is entitled to one (1) day of sick
a. In courses issuing a letter grade, a C or above is required.
is required.
b. In courses issuing numerical grade, a 70% or above
issuing a grade, a certification from the instructor
c. In courses not
that the student satisfactorily participated in the activities of the
course as required.
21.3
If the employee satisfactorily completes the course he will be reimbursed
for the additional 50% of the tuition cost for which he had obligated
himself in the approved application. If the employee fails to satisfactorily
complete the course he will not be reimbursed.
21.4
The program will not reimburse the employee for the hours he spends in
class, only for the tuition.
21.5
Expenses for which the employee is compensated under some other educational
or assistance program will not be covered, such as the GI bill.
21.6
The City will not pay tuition or other costs for those courses which are
used to make the employee eligible for additional salary.
ARTICLE XXII
LOSS OF SENIORITY
22.1
Employees shall lose their seniority for the following reasons:
a. Discharge, if not reversed.
b. Resignation.
c. Unexcused failure to return to work after expiration of a vacation or
formal leave of absence. Events beyond the control of the employee
which prevent the employee from returning to work will not cause loss
of seniority.
d. Retirement.
ARTICLE XXIII PROBATIONARY PERIODS
All newly
hired or rehired employees will serve a twelve (12) months probationary
period.
ARTICLE XXIV VACATIONS
Each employee of the City who has worked regularly for the City for a period of not
less than twelve (12) successive months is entitled to a vacation away from employment
with pay. Vacation pay shall be compted at the regular rate of pay to which such
employee is entitled. An employee who has worked a minimum of twelve (12) months is
entitled to one(1) workday of vacation for each month so worked. An employee who has
worked eighty -four (84) consecutive months is entitled to one and one -half (12)
workdays of vacation for each month worked beginning with the eighty -fifth (85) month
of consecutive employment. An employee who has worked one hundred eighty (180)
successive months is entitled to one and two - thirds (1 2/3) workdays of vacation for
each month worked beginning with the one hundred eighty -first (181st) month of
consecutive employment.
ARTICLE XXV HOLIDAYS
Employees will receive eleven (11) holidays
ARTICLE XXVI SICK LEAVE
26.1 Any employee who is unable to work because of sickness or injury may obtain
leave of absence upon notice to the City. Written verification of his '
condition by a competent medical authority may be required. Failure to
notify the City subjects the employee to appropriate discipline by the
City.
26.2 Each employee of the City who has worked regularly for the City for a period
of not less than twelve (12) successive months is entitled to sick leave.
Sick leave pay shall be computed at the regular rate of pay to which such
employee is entitled. An employee is entitled to one (1) day of sick
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leave for each month worked, cumulative to one hundred twenty (120) days
of sick leave. After one hundred twenty (120) earned and unused days
of sick leave have accumulated, one (1) day additional vacation shall be
granted to an employee for every three (3) sick leave days earned and
unused. The employee may elect, after ninety (90) earned and unused days
of sick leave have accumulated, to receive one (1) day additional vacation
for every three (3) sick days earned and unused. Sick leave days shall
not accumulate beyond one hundred twenty (120). Before any sick leave
compensation is paid, the City may request and is entitled to receive from
any employee who has been absent more than three (3) days in succession,
a certificate signed by a competent physician or other medical attendant
certifying to the fact that the absence was in fact due to sickness and not
otherwise. The City also reserves the right to have an examination made
at any time of any person claiming absence by reason of sickness; such
examination may be made when the City deems the same reasonably necessary
to verify the sickness claimed and may be made in behalf of the City by
any competent person designated by the City.
ARTICLE XXVII INJURY ON JOB
Any full time City employee injured on his regular job, shall be entitled to full
pay up to a period of ninety (90) days while he is absent from work by reason of
such injury and his accrued sick leave will not be charged until after and beginning
with the ninety -first (91st) day of absence from work by reason of such injury,
provided however, the amount of any compensation shall be reduced by any payment re-
ceived by the Injured employee from workmen's compensation insurance. An employee
who claims an absence from work due to any injury sustained on his regular job is
subject to an examination to be made in behalf of the City by a person competent to
perform the same and as is designated by the City.
ARTICLE XXVIII FUNERAL PAY
Funeral leave will be granted to full time employees up to a maximum of three days.
Funeral leave is granted in case of deaths occurring in the immediate family. For
this purpose immediate family is considered to be a spouse, child, parent, grandparent,
brother or sister, mother -in -law and father -in -law.
ARTICLE XXIX JURY PAY
It shall be understood and agreed that the City shall pay all regular full time em-
ployees serving on any jury the differences in salary between jury pay and his regular
salary or pay while in such service.
ARTICLE XXX RATES OF PAY
Patrolmen's Salaries:
Starting Salary
After Six (6) Months
After One (1) Year
After Two (2) Years
After Three (3) Years
1976
$ 896 per month
1073 per month
$1158 per month
1244 per month
1328 per month
ARTICLE XXXI ADDITIONAL INCENTIVE PAY 1975
1977
$ 945 per month
$1131 per month
$1221 per month
1311 per month
1400 per month
31.1 Incentive pay will be paid over and above the standard base rate or going
rate for employees hired before July 1, 1972 according to the following
schedule: Time in other classifications will not count towards incentive
pay for a sworn officer.
Patrolman After 5 years $25 per month
Patrolman After 10 years $50 per month
Patrolman After 15 years $75 per month
ARTICLE XXXII COLLEGE CREDITS
32.1 For Officers hired prior to July 1, 1972, the City will pay for education
credits earned at an accredited institution of higher learning at the rate
of $50 per quarter credit, up to a maximum of S90 per month. All courses
taken must be approved by the Employer. No Officer hired after July 1,
1972 will be eligible for payments under ARTICLE XXXI. No Officer will
draw both additional incentive pay under ARTICLE XXXI and pay for educ-
ational credits. Officers hired prior to July 1, 1972 will have a choice
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of drawing education credits or additional incentive pay under ARTICLE
XXXI. An em to ee will be eli ible for incentive pay, or additional i
centive pay in blocks of fifteen 15 quarter credits earned during th
year will not be counted until the succeeding year. The City will not
pay tuition for courses that employee will later be paid for as noted
above.
32.2 Employees hired after July 1, 1972 will receive $50 per quarter credit
for courses taken at an accredited institution of higher learning, where
such are approved by the employer. Employees will not be eligible for '
education credits during their twelve (12) month probationary period.
ARTICLE XXXIII PAY FOR INVESTIGATORS OR DETECTIVES
An employee assigned by the employer to the job classification of investigator /detec-
tive, shall receive an additional seventy-five dollars 75 per month. Employees
receiving the seventy -five dollars 75 per month differential pay shall not be
eligible for the overtime provisions of the contract applicable to Police Officers,
ARTICLE XXXIV SEVERANCE PAY
Severance pay will be paid an employee upon honorable separation of employment in
accordance with the following:
An employee with forty-eight (48) or more consecutive months of employment will
receive severance pay in cash based on one and one -half 1'z days of severance
pay for each twelve consecutive months worked. The amount of severance pay due
an emolovee shall not exceed one -third 1/3 of their unused sick leave.
ARTICLE XXXV WAIVER
.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, 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 voluntarily 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 contract was negotiated or executed.
ARTICLE XXXVI DURATION
This AGREEMENT shall be effective as of the 1st day of January, 1976 and shall remain
in full force and effect until the thirty -first day of December, 1977. In witness
whereof, the parties hereto have executed this AGREEMENT on this 17th day of October,
1977.
FOR CITY OF FRIDLEY
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WILLIAM J. - MAYOR
NASIM M. QURESHI - CITY MANAGER
FOR MINNESOTA TEAMSTERS PUBLIC AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
EMPLOYEES' UNION, LOCAL NO. 320
CITY COUNCIL APPROVED ON OCTOBER 24, 1977.