#110 09-05-78 Support Richfield Lawsuit Pelra Compulsory ArbitrationResolution #110
September 5, 1978
Member Anderson introduced and read the written resolution and moved its adoption:
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.
Intervenor), and;
WHEREAS, this lawsuit is currently under appeal to theMinnesota
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, such as but not necessarily including final
offer binding arbitration.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Golden
Valley, 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 Golden Val le'Minnes , this 5th day
of September, 1978.
ROBERT R. HOOVER, MAYOR
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JOHN MURP Y, CITY LERK
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded
by Member Johnson and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in
favor thereof: Anderson, Hoover, Johnson, Stockman and Thorsen and the following
voted against the same: none, whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed
and adopted, signed by the Mayor and his signature attested by the City Clerk.