HomeMy WebLinkAbout1995 09-25 CCM Special Work Session MINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER IN THE COUNTY
OF HENNEPIN AND THE STATE OF MINNESOTA
SPECIAL WORK SESSION
SEPTEMBER 25, 1995
CITY HALL
CALL TO ORDER
The Brooklyn Center City Council met in special work session and was called to order by Mayor
Myrna Kragness at 6:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Mayor Myrna Kragness, Councilmembers Kathleen Carmody, Debra Hilstrom, and Kristen
Mann. Also present were Interim City Manager Cam Andre and Council Secretary Connie
Beckman.
Councilmember Barb Kalligher was absent.
INTERVIEWS WITH MANAGEMENT UNION LABOR NEGOTIATORS
BARNEY, GUZY & STEFFEN, LTD.
Bernie Steffen, Scott Lepack, and Craig Ayres represented their firm during the interview. Mr.
Steffen talked about his and each of his co- workers' qualifications and lengths of employment
with the firm as well as providing names of cities the firm currently represents. In total, there
are 28 lawyers in the firm.
FRANK MADDEN & ASSOCIATES
Pamela R. Galanter represented her firm during the interview. There are three attorneys in the
firm as well as a law clerk and secretary. She provided names of cities the firm currently
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represents and emphasized their firm specifically represents employers.
RATWIK, ROSZAK. BERGSTROM & MALONEY, PA
Paul Ratwik and John Roszak represented their firm during the interview. Mr. Ratwik and Mr.
Roszak talked about processes they use when facilitating labor negotiations and cited associated
laws when conducting negotiations.
LABOR RELATIONS ASSOCIATES INC.
Karen Olsen represented her organization during the interview. She provided Council with
Appendix A which contained a listing of cities Labor Relations Associates, Inc. serves. Ms.
Olsen restated her approach when facilitating labor negotiations and specific items she addresses
when conducting negotiations.
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INVESTIGATION REQUEST BY COUNCILMEMBER HILSTROM
Councilmember Hilstrom inquired of the Interim City Manager the possibility of Council
utilizing a law firm in a consulting capacity in conjunction with use of a negotiator. The Interim
City Manager indicated this was feasible and will pursue obtaining further information
accordingly.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Kragness adjourned the meeting at 6:53 p.m.
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Recorded and transcribed by:
Connie Beckman
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