03-26-1985 CCM (2)i MINUTES
SPECIAL MEETING - HUTCHINSON CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, MARCH 26, 1985
The special meeting of the City Council was called to order at 5:00 P.M. in
the Council Chambers by Mayor Stearns. The following were present: Alderman
Mike Carls, Alderman John Mlinar (arrived late), Alderman Marlin Torgerson,
Alderman Pat Mikulecky (arrived late), and Mayor Robert H. Stearns. Also
present: City Administrator Gary D. Plotz and City Attorney James Schaefer.
Mayor Stearns commended the City Directors for the good reports submitted to
the Council concerning the use of compensatory time and suggestions for reduc-
ing accumulation of over -time.
Lengthy discussion was given to the city's policy on the accumulation and use
of compensatory. time and vacation time.
City Administrator Plotz reviewed a survey of seven cities' compensatory and
vacation policies. It was pointed out that the majority of these cities did
not have a general policy handbook; however, they did have personnel policies
and job descriptions, as does Hutchinson.
City Administrator Plotz prepared several alternative policies on the accumula-
tion and use of compensatory time and vacation time. The alternatives were
listed by the major areas of concern:
1. Rate compensatory accumulates
2. Time -frame compensatory time may be used
3. Reporting of compensatory time
4. Vacation utilized in blocks
5. Combining compensatory time and vacation time
The Mayor and Council decided they would like more time to review the written
reports and the verbal input received at this meeting. The Council will then
advise the City Administrator on the policy they would prefer to implement.
The special meeting adjourned at 6:05 P.M.