RES 1978-79 - 00007171RESOLUTION NO. 79 - 1978
A RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF THE CITY OF RICHFIELD IN
THEIR LAWSUIT REGARDING THE CONSTITUTIONALITY OF
COMPULSORY ARBITRATION PROVISIONS OF THE EMPLOYEES
LABOR RELATIONS ACT OF MINNESOTA
WHEREAS, the City of Richfield has initiated a lawsuit contesting
the compulsory binding arbitration provisions of PELRA (City of Richfield
vs Local No. 1215, International Association of Fire Fighters and State of
Minnesota, Intervenor); and
WHEREAS, this lawsuit is currently under appeal to the Minnesota
Supreme Court; and
WHEREAS, the PELRA binding arbitration provisions delegate fundamental
decisions regarding the kind, extent and cost of governmental services to
private, politically unaccountable individuals; and
WHEREAS, cities in Minnesota have generally had poor experience
with these binding arbitration provisions in that decisions have been
unfair, inflationary and detrimental to the collective bargaining process;
and
WHEREAS, other viable, more fair and just alternatives do exist to
the PELRA binding arbitration provisions.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
FRIDLEY, MINNESOTA, AS FOLLOWS:
That this City supports the City of Richfield in this lawsuit and
directs that a copy of this resolution of support be filed with
the League of Minnesota Cities.
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FRIDLEY THIS 14TH
DAY OF AUGUST, 1978.
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MAYOR - WILLIAM J. NEE
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK - MARVIN . BRUNSELL
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