04-28-1986 CCMMINUTES
SPECIAL MEETING - HUTCHINSON CITY COUNCIL
MONDAY, APRIL 28, 1986
Mayor Ackland called the special meeting to order at 5:00 P.M. Present were:
Alderman Mike Carls, Alderman John Mlinar, Alderman Marlin Torgerson, Alderman
Pat M i ku 1 ecky, and Mayor Paul L. Ackland. Also present: City Administrator
Gary D. Plotz and Police Chief Dean O'Borsky.
EDUCATION INCENTIVE AND TUITION REIMBURSEMENT PROGRAMS
Police Chief O'Borsky presented a report on the education incentive and tuition
reimbursement programs and requested this item be included in the personnel
policy.
REVIEW OF PERSONNEL POLICY IN HANDBOOK
City Administrator Plotz and the City Council continued their review of the
Hutchinson Handbook On Council Policies, Procedures And Practices, And Admin-
istrative Orders. The last section to be covered was Personnel. During dis-
cussion, several changes were made in the proposed text.
There was discussion regarding authority over the Police Department. The Police
Commission has authorization for hiring, firing and disciplinary action within
the Police Department while the City Council controls its budget.
The duties and responsibilities of the City Administrator were discussed.
It was reported that the break room at City hall is now equipped for use of the
employees. After discussion, the Council directed the City Administrator to
send out a memorandum to all employees regarding coffee breaks.
Alderman Carls suggested that the City Council hold a periodic educational
meeting at which time someone knowledgeable about a specific topic or area would
make a presentation.
Alderman Mikulecky inquired about the upcoming Special City Election.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 11:00 P.M.