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<br />f) Wages and incentives concerning "top-out officers" in the evaluation ~- <br />process were discussed. The Association requested the same process <br />be applied to topped out officers as is to an officer who still-receives <br />a step increase. The City defended that this could compromise the <br />quality and objectivity of evaluations. The Association did indicate <br />that they would like to implement a training course on evaluations to <br />be sure they are done appropriately. The results of this discussion are <br />still pending. <br /> <br />g) Grievance procedure in regards to which type of 3rd party <br />intervention would be used in order to clear disputes was discussed. <br />The Association proposed that binding arbitration be used and The <br />City indicated that as advised by multiple attorneys, that binding <br />arbitration was not in the best interest of the City. The Association <br />voiced their concerns with what has been sacrificed in order to be <br />civil service. The Association broke for caucus and returned <br />indicating that they would agree to mediation, if and only if that in <br />the case of an unfavorable result they may be able to then engage in <br />arbitration. The City broke for caucus and answered that they cannot <br />go against the legal advice provided, that it would cause detriment to <br />The City. The Association then requested the matter be brought <br />before Council. This subject, too, is pending. <br /> <br />4. NEXT MEETING <br />Not established <br /> <br />5. ADJOURNMENT <br />Meeting was adjourned at 3:51 <br /> <br /> <br />DA Y OF <br /> <br />,2009. <br /> <br />Ii!!~ <br /> <br />att Novosad, LPPOA President <br />