Meeting Summary
Announcements
- A special election has been authorized for 📅 April 1, 2008, allowing citizens to vote on the collective bargaining agreement between the City and the International Union of Police Associations (IUPA) Local #3 for FY2007-2008.
- The City Council will receive a detailed briefing sheet and hear from the labor attorney at the first January meeting to clarify the specific unresolved issues and "last best offers" for public disclosure.
Key Decisions & Votes
- Special Election Authorized for Police Union Contract: The Council approved Resolution 6324, authorizing a special election on 📅 April 1, 2008. This election will present voters with the City's "last best offer" versus the IUPA Local #3's "last best offer" for the FY2007-2008 collective bargaining agreement.
- Council members emphasized that this decision was made after extensive negotiations reached an impasse, reflecting the city's fiduciary responsibility and financial capability. They stressed it as a democratic process for citizens to weigh in on critical issues affecting the police department and city budget.
- It was noted that if an agreement is reached between the City and the Union before the election's final filing period, the special election would be canceled.
- The current police force consists of 52 officers, with approximately 20-30 identified as union members.
- The specific wording of the ballot will be determined by attorneys for both sides or through arbitration if no agreement is reached.
Agenda Summary Table
| Agenda Item | Description | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Authorization of Special Election for IUPA Local #3 Collective Bargaining Agreement | Consideration and action to authorize a special election under the Fire and Police Arbitration Act, allowing voters to choose between the City's and IUPA Local #3's last best offers for the FY2007-2008 collective bargaining agreement. | ✅ Approved |