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<br /> ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORKSESSION <br /> MARCH 15,2004 2 <br /> . 2.B. TCAAP Phase III Plan nine: <br /> Ms. Wolfe mentioned that the goal is to proceed with the Phase III planning. She mentioned that <br /> in order to proceed, it is necessary to amend the scope of the services and the corresponding <br /> budget would have to be amended by $26,535. <br /> Mr. Larson indicated that the Council needs to be more involved in the planning process in the <br /> front end and also added that DSU needs to check with the Council more frequently. Mr. Grant <br /> concurred and added that the Council needs to check into the process all along the way. <br /> There was also a general consensus that John Shardlow needs to come in for an update and <br /> briefing on Phase III and that the Council needs to understand his thoughts and vision. <br /> 2.C. Emplovee Recoe:nition Policv <br /> Ms. Wolfe presented the Revised Employee Recoguition Policy. <br /> Mr. Larson suggested that with regards to Years of Service, the recoguition start after five years <br /> of service. There was a general consensus to make that change and also that the first sentence of <br /> the policy be modified to state "The City Council of Arden Hills encourages and supports <br /> recognizing employees." <br /> e Ms. Holden said that an idea or suggestion brought forward by an employee becomes the <br /> property of the City. She also suggested that the policy should be reviewed every two years, and <br /> that any gift certificates be service free. <br /> There was a general consensus that under the retirement section, the first sentence be deleted and <br /> reads "The retiring employee shall be presented with a Mayoral Proclamation, a plaque <br /> recognizing their years of service, and a gift certificate in an amount to be determined by the City <br /> Council." <br /> 2.D. Civil Ene:ineer Position <br /> Ms. Wolfe mentioned that the position has been previously discussed. She stated that staff <br /> recommends that the position report directly to the Administrator. The Administrator will have <br /> an opportunity to assess the workflow ofthe position. In addition, Ms. Wolfe stated that this will <br /> not be a department head position. Ms. Wolfe asked the Council's permission to move forward <br /> with the position description and recruitment. The Council was comfortable proceeding. <br /> 2.E. Human Rie:hts Discussion <br /> A number of ChaIlges were suggested to the draft document. There was a consensus to delete <br /> "Martin Luther King Day" from the proclamation and other areas of the document. The Council <br /> agreed to retain the broader Human Rights Day. It was also decided that the Council would send <br /> . a letter to residents announcing the resolution and the position the Council is taking regarding <br />