City Council Study Session Summary 2017 05 09

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City Council Study Session Summary May 9, 2017 Page 3 of 5 Human Resources Director Kathleen Hix said Human Resources has anecdotal evidence that shows a pension plan does not have to do has to do with turnover. Chief Hayes said the trend is to provide officers with defined benefit plan. The City can't compete with other municipalities who offer defined benefits plans. Mayor Pro Tem Lipton appreciates the view that it is in our best interest to allow officers to retire. Council member Maloney would like to see benefits of surrounding communities. Chief Hayes said surrounding communities have FPPA. Council member Loo would like PERA information regarding the security of PERA. Council member Stolzmann asked about the time commitment on false alarms and false calls. Chief Hayes said some cities have ordinance or resolution saying there has to be a second verification that a business has been broken into. Chief Hayes we could do that by resolution or ordinance or by department policy. The Master Plan is meant to be updated annually and is always subject to review and change. While other businesses move away from defined benefit plans, why are we looking at it? Many municipalities are looking at going back to defined benefit plans. Mayor Muckle added one more comparison — is it typical that those who offer defined benefit plans offer them to all employees. FPPA cannot come to Louisville for a presentation until September. Council could put a placeholder in the budget. Contract with ICMA is up for renewal in September of 2018. Can bring back Master plan for consideration then amend it if necessary. Discussion — Board and Commission Appointment Process Clerk Meredyth Muth offered options to the current way of reviewing applicants for boards and commissions. Council member Leh likes the idea of narrowing applicant pool down and not interviewing every applicant. He does not want boards to interview. He does not want to go through the process more than once per year. Term limits could be considered. Mayor Pro Tem Lipton said Boulder has written questions that require rigorous answers; he believes this enhances the process. He does not want boards in the selection process. Also wants only once per year. He does not want to ask for more personal information. He is more interested in term limits. Set the expectations upfront.