Meeting Summary
The city council held a special meeting to authorize a special election for April 1, 2008. This election will allow voters to decide between the city's and the IUPA Local #3's last best offers for the FY2007-2008 collective bargaining agreement. Commissioners emphasized the democratic process and the city's financial responsibility in reaching this decision.
Key Decisions & Votes
Authorization of Special Election for Collective Bargaining Agreement
10:00The City Council approved Resolution 6324, authorizing a special election on April 1, 2008, for citizens to choose between the city's and the IUPA Local #3's last best offers for the FY2007-2008 collective bargaining agreement.
Financial Matters
FY2007-2008 Collective Bargaining Agreement
Discussion centered on the city's financial capability to meet the demands of the police union's collective bargaining agreement and the fiduciary responsibility of the commission.
Coming Up
Deadlines
- Special election date to be set within 30 days (April 1, 2008, proposed)
Watch For
- Briefing sheet detailing differences in last best offers (within days)
- Attorney handling the matter to be present at the first January commission meeting to brief on issues
- Agreement on ballot wording between attorneys or through arbitration
Agenda Summary
Consideration and possible action to authorize the calling of a special election under the Fire and Police Arbitration Act 11 Section 51-18 C.
To allow voters to select which of the last best offers between the city and the IUPA Local #3 should be the collective bargaining act for FY2007-2008, including consideration and adoption of Resolution 6324.