Res 78 - 85 Supporting City of Richfield Lawsuit Contesting Pelra Compulsory Binding Arbitration Provisions- RESOLUTION NO. 78-85
RESOLUTION SUPPORTING CITY OF
RICHFIELD LAWSUIT CONTESTING PELRA COMPULSORY
BINDING ARBITRATION PROVISIONS
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 Mendota
Heights, Minnesota, as follows:
+- 1. 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.
2. That the sum of $100 is hereby authorized to be paid to the League
of Minnesota Cities to assist in financing the cost of appealing
'this lawsuit to the Minnesota Supreme Court.
` Passed by the City Council of the City of Mendota Heights; Minnesota,
this 15th day of August,_1978.
CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
By /s/" Robert G. Lockwood
`,Mayor. _It
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