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