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HomeMy WebLinkAbout4F, Approve the Public Sector Labor Consulting Services Proposal from Midwest Government Advisors/7 �I�DEN HILLS Request for Council Action Prepared By: Patrick Klaers, City Administrator Council Meeting Date: November 29, 2010 Approve the Public Sector Labor Consulting Services Proposal from Midwest Government Advisors. Budgeted Amount: Recommendation: 1. Motion to Approve the Public Sector Labor Consulting Services Proposal from Midwest Government Advisors. Actual Amount: $2,500 Funding Source: General Fund Supporting Documents: 1. Memo from City Administrator Patrick Klaers dated November 29, 2010. 2. November 1, 2010 proposal from William S. Joynes (Midwest Government Advisors, LLC). 3. William S. Joynes' resume. EN HILLS MEMORANDUM DATE: November 29, 2010 TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members FROM: Patrick Klaers, City Administrator SUBJECT: Labor Relations Consulting Proposal Background Proposal The union contract for the Public Works employees (eight members) expires at the end of 2011 and we will soon be negotiating terms and conditions for renewal of the contract. The current three year contract is for 2008 2010. The Personnel Committee discussed the idea of using a consulting firm to assist the City in its union contract negotiation. By using a consulting firm to assist the City we obtain expertise in the art of negotiations and advice on the current and future employment condition for public works employees. An added benefit is that the negotiations do not get personal when using an outside profession to guide us in our discussions. The Personnel Committee directed staff to obtain a proposal for discussion and consideration by the City Council The Public Sector Labor Consulting Services from Midwest Government Advisors was discussed by the Personnel Committee on November 10 and by the City Council on November 15 A not to exceed amount of $2,500 was established for this work. Bill Joynes will be our contact and representative. Attached is the proposal from Mr. Joynes along with his resume. Recommendation It is recommended that the City Council approve the proposal from Midwest Government Advisors for labor consulting services at an amount not to exceed $2,500. Proposal For Public Sector Labor Consulting Services City of Arden Hills, MN Submitted by: Midwest Government Advisors L.L.C. Contact Person: William S. Joynes 109 Paisley Lane Golden Valley, MN 55422 Phone 763- 544 -2981 Cell 612- 860 -4950 bjoynes @mngadvisors.com November 1, 2010 Proposal to City of Arden Hills, MN Public Sector Labor Personnel Consultant Midwest Government Advisors (MGA) is pleased to present this proposal to the City of Arden Hills to provide consulting services to assist with public sector labor negotiation activities. The firm represents a combination of extensive, practical, workplace, labor and personnel experience garnered through a collective 90 years of experience leading public sector organizations and associations. Introduction: MGA was established in the spring of 2006. The company specializes in providing labor and personnel services, education and training, investigative assistance and background and executive search services. The firm holds a State of Minnesota Private Investigator's License and we are fully bonded and insured. All three of the partners in the firm have extensive careers in public sector management and specific involvement in labor and personnel issues. Background: Bill Joynes has been teaching at the college graduate level for over 25 years, with specific emphasis on labor relations, negotiation, mediation and arbitration, human resources and the public sector dispute resolution. During his more than 30 years experience in senior management positions in City Government, he has served as City Manager of Golden Valley, MN for 19 years, City Manager in White Bear Lake for 10 years, he served as the Chairman of the Metropolitan Area Management Association's Joint Labor Committee for 15 years and Chaired the League of Minnesota Cities Personnel and Pension Committee. Bill has served as the Dean of the Hamline Graduate School of Management and is currently the Director of Hamline's Center for Public Administration and Leadership. He has worked with Labor Relations Associates and Springsted Inc. on a consulting basis serving Minnesota government clients. Robert Shellum spent almost 30 years in law enforcement, completing his career as Public Safety Director of the City of Golden Valley. He also teaches graduate college courses. He has managed both police and fire operations and has done a great deal of work in the areas of selection and promotion of personnel; specifically developing assessment instruments that have been used on a national level. He has worked extensively in candidate assessment and selection. Stephany Good has extensive experience in investigation as a result of her comprehensive law enforcement career. She also teaches law enforcement leadership classes at the college graduate level. Stephany has extensive public safety management experience having served as the Police Chief in Orono, MN and as Chief Deputy of the Hennepin County Sheriff's Department. She has also served on the Police Department of St. Louis Park, MN and as a Chief Investigator for the MN Bureau of Criminal Apprehension. Staff Assigned to Arden Hills: The primary contact for the provision of labor and personnel advice, negotiation and mediation services, will be Bill Joynes, resume attached. Robert Shellum will be the secondary contact. Company Experience Midwest Government Advisors is a relatively new firm with principals that have, collectively, over 90 years of experience in public sector management. We have a limited client base by choice. We believe that actual experience in managing organized labor groups in a public sector setting is valuable to our clients. We believe strongly in promoting collaborative labor management relations and solving problems. It is our intent to limit the legal expenses of clients in the management of employee relations but when that is not possible, we have existing associations with various legal entities providing service in this area. Members of MGA have negotiated and mediated contracts and handled discipline and grievance processes with LELS, the Teamsters, AFSCME, IAFF and I U.O. E. Local 49. Our company has extensive investigative experience which we have used to provide our clients support in internal affairs investigations, citizen complaint handling and hiring, background investigations. Unsolicited opinions about our work in this area can be obtained from Liz Wheeler, Northfield HR Director, Tim Madigan, Faribault City Manager, Mark DuCharme, Fire Chief, East Bethel. MGA also maintains a partnership with Computer Forensics of Plymouth, MN for information technology investigations. Client Profile: All of MGA's clients are public sector employers. The percentage of our workload related to labor and employment law areas is estimated at 75 References: Wally Wysopal City Manager North St. Paul, MN, ph: 651- 747 -2421 Lynda Woulfe Administrator Cambridge, MN,(formerly Pine City), ph:763- 552 -3262 Don Howard, Administrator Jane Robbins, Mayor Pine City, MN, ph. 320- 629 -2575 Mark Ka rn ows k i Administrator Princeton, MN, ph: 763- 389 -2040 Melissa Cushing HR Director Goodhue County, MN, ph: 1 -651- 385 -3031 Bridgett Konrad Administrator North Branch, MN, ph: 651- 277 -5229 Fees: MGA bills at an hourly rate of $115.00. The rate will be in effect for 2 years. Billing is calculated on half hour increments over quarterly periods. All expenses are included in the hourly rate. On- site meetings are billed portal to portal. There is no charge for routine phone and e-mail contact. Additional project work may be negotiated on a set fee basis. Conflict of Interest Statement: Midwest Government Advisors does not currently represent, nor has it represented any client where representation would conflict with our ability to serve as a consultant to the City of Arden Hills. Educational Background: William S. Joynes Sr. 109 Paisley Lane Golden Valley, Minnesota 55422 (612) 544 -2981 Home (651) 523 -2517 Office (612) 860 -4950 Cell wjoynes01@gw.hamline.edu 1970 B.A., Psychology, University of Minnesota 1973 Coro Foundation, National Fellowship in Public Affairs, St. Louis, Missouri 1974 M.A., Urban Studies, Occidental College, Los Angeles, California Professional Background: Principal, Midwest Government Advisors Associate Professor, Hamline University, School of Business Interim Administrator Executive Search Consultant Pine City, MN Interim Dean Public Administration Program Director Hamline University, Graduate School of Management City Manager/ Housing and Redevelopment Authority Director City of Golden Valley, Minnesota Associate Dean Hamline University, Graduate School of Public Administration Assistant Dean Hamline University, Graduate School of Public Administration 2006 Present 1986 Present 2007 2003 -2005 1984 2003 2001 2002 1999 2001 City Manager, City of White Bear Lake, Minnesota 1978 1984 Assistant City Manager /Personnel Director 1974 1978 City of White Bear Lake, Minnesota Administrative Analyst 11, City Coordinator's Office 1973 City of Minneapolis, Minnesota Joynes Page Two Director of Administration, Minneapolis Model City Program 1972 City of Minneapolis, Minnesota Aide to President, Minneapolis City Council 1971 1972 City of Minneapolis, Minnesota Assistant to the Director, Environmental Controls 1971 City Coordinator's Office City of Minneapolis, Minnesota Activities Associations Treasurer, Board of Directors, The Bridge for Youth, 2008 Present Director, MN American Public Works, Leadership Academy, 2006 Present Chairman, Crystal -New Hope Golden Valley, Joint Water Commission, 1992 -2002 Chairman, Metropolitan Area Management Association Labor Relations Committee: Responsible for joint bargaining in Minneapolis -St. Paul Metro Area for police, public works, clerical technical, and fire contracts; 1981 2002 Member, Faculty Advisory Committee, Graduate School, Hamline University, 1997 2003 Chair, Faculty Personnel Subcommittee Member, Government Training Service, Personnel Advisory Committee, 1989 2002 Chairman, Metropolitan Area Stanton Survey Committee; 1986 2002 Chairman, Minnesota Cities Joint Comparable Worth Committee; 1985 2002 President, Local Government Information System (LOGIS); 1992 1997 Board of Directors Executive Committee; 1989 1997 Chairman, Twin West Chamber "Leadership Academy 1993 1994 Board of Directors /Treasurer, Minnesota Public Employer Labor Relations Association; 1990 1992 President, Metropolitan Area Management Association: Professional Association of 65 area City Managers and Administrators; 1987 Chairman, League of Minnesota Cities Personnel and Public Safety Committee; 1986, 1987 Joynes page 3 Board of Directors, Northwest Cable Commission; 1986 Board of Directors, Minnesota Chapter of the American Society of Public Administration; 1984 Chairman, Ramsey/Washington Counties Suburban Cable Commission; 1979 1982. Board of Directors, Association of Metropolitan Municipalities; 1979 1980 Board of Directors; Minnesota State Intergovernmental Information Systems Advisory Council; 1978 1980. Chairman, Board of Directors, Ramsey County Consortium of Municipalities; 1977 1984. Teaching and Training Activities: Hamline University Associate Professor Courses Taught: Human Resource Management Public Dispute Resolution Negotiation Theory and Practice Mediation Arbitration Public Finance Critical Issues University of Minnesota, Carlson School, Employer Education Service Faculty Member Annual Seminars: Public Sector Performance Appraisal Discipline and Grievance Administration Public Sector Human Resource Management /Hiring and Selection Public Safety Executive Development Institute Faculty Member Annual Seminars: Employment Law Hiring Interviewing Compensation Labor Relations Performance Appraisal Inver Grove Community College Academy for Public Management Faculty Member Annual Seminars: Finance for Non Financial Managers Joynes page 4 Century College City Management Certificate Program Faculty Member Annual Seminars: Team Building Coaching Supervision MN Chapter of the American Public Works Association Director: Leadership Academy, Director, Instructor Miscellaneous Programs: Hopkins High School Ethics in the Workplace Robbinsdale High School Ethics in the Workplace Minnesota. Mayor's Association Ethics League of Minnesota Cities Leadership Twin West Chamber of Commerce Public Sector Leadership Park City Utah City Staff Negotiation Theory Russia U.S.A. Connect Local Government Structure, Human Resources, Finances Exchange Host Public Officials from Lithuania, England, Russia and Scotland Minnesota State Fair Supervisors Supervision and Delegation Washington County Supervisors Team Building and Practical Supervision Recent Speeches and Seminars: 2001 2002 2003 League of Minnesota Cities Annual City Staff Conference, Workforce Issues Twin Cities Managers and HR Directors, Labor Trends Federal Executive Board, Diversity Council, Generations in the Workplace MN Counties Association, Public Management Authority Federal Executive Board, HR Essentials, Public Administration Trends, Supervisory Authority, Discipline, Hiring and Selection Washington County MN, Workplace Authority Federal Executive Board, Conflict Resolution MN Association of counties, Performance Appraisal Federal Executive Board, Federal Employees Conference, Generations in the Workforce Tautges, Redpath Annual Auditing Conference, Effect of Legislative Mandates on Municipal Budgeting 934 U.S. Air Force Wing, Alternative Dispute Resolution City of Red Wing, MN Supervisors, MN Labor Law and Collective Bargaining MN State Police Chiefs Association, HR Trends in Public Safety MN Department of Natural Resources, Public Sector Conflict Management MN Planning Association, Conference Keynote, Public Sector Work Environment Minneapolis Supervisors Annual Training Conference, Keynote, Changes in our Workforce and Environment Joynes page 5 2004 2005 MN Association of Purchasing Agents, Conference Keynote, Generations in the Workforce MN Government Contract Administrators Association, Workforce Issues Hudson Wisconsin School District, Board and Administration, Dealing with Difficult People MN Department of Natural Resources, Public Sector Conflict Management Minneapolis Council of Churches, Conflict Management Minnesota Police Chiefs Conference, Human Resources Trends Minneapolis Council of Churches, Conflict Management MN Department of Natural Resources, Public Sector Conflict Management University of St. Thomas Graduate School, Public Sector Political Realities Minnesota University at Mankato, Industrial Relations Visiting Speaker Series, Labor Trends 2006 MN Department of Natural Resources, Conflict Management MN Sheriffs Association, The New Political Environment, The New Workforce 2007 2008 MN Association of County Officers, Selling Government, Getting Your Story Out Hennepin County Corrections, Effective Discipline West Metro Police Academy, The New Political Landscape S.E. Region, Towards Zero Deaths, The New Political Environment MN Sheriff's Conference, Leadership, Team Building, Change Management MN Deputy Sheriff's Conference, The New Politics, Workforce Anoka County Sheriff's Department, The New Politics, Workforce MN Department of Natural Resources, Conflict Management Goodhue County, Supervisory Training Sessions West Metro Police Academy, The New Political Environment Association of Public Management Professionals, Today's Ethics MN County Human Resource Director's Association, The New Workforce Society for Human Resource Management, Red Wing, The New Workforce MN Department of Natural Resources, Conflict Management Joynes: page 6 2009 MN Association of County Officers, Effects of Change on MN Public Service City of Mankato, Leadership Academy, Public Sector Environment and Decision Making MN State Patrol: Civilian Supervisors, Conflict Management Lieutenants, Conflict Management Captains, Conflict Management MN Association of Watershed Administrators, Sexual Harassment Law MN Department of Natural Resources, Perspectives on Public Service City of Mankato, Leadership Academy, Public Sector Leadership City of Woodbury, Public Works Department, Service to the Public Recent Consulting Activities: Labor Relations Representation, Contract Negotiation and Mediation Advocacy: City of Red Wing MN, 1999 2004 Police Officers, LELS Unit Police Lieutenants, LELS Unit Community Service Officers, Teamsters Unit Office Technical, AFSCME Unit Firefighters, IAFF Unit Goodhue County, MN, 2000 Present County Patrol Officers, LELS Unit Patrol Supervisors, LELS unit County Jailors, LELS Unit Office Technical, AFSCME Unit Public Works Employees, Teamsters Unit Princeton, MN 2006/2007/2008 Princeton, MN 2010 Patrol Officers, LELS Unit Patrol Officers, LELS Patrol Officers, LELS Unit City Representative, Veteran's Discipline Panel Pine City, MN 2006/2007 Support Staff, AFSCME Unit North Saint Paul, MN, Police Mediations City of North Branch 2010 Public Works, 49ers Patrol LELS City of St. Paul Park, 2010 Public Works, 49ers Jaynes page 7 Miscellaneous Consulting Projects: Jordan, MN, Staffing and Facilities Study 2003 Goodhue County, MN, Management Team Reorganization 2003 Mankato, MN, Organizational Structure and Communications 2004 Mankato, MN, Public Safety Department, Internal Communications Audit and Training 2004 Mankato, MN, Forestry and Parks Department, Internal Communications Audit and Training 2005 Coon Rapids, MN, Citywide Visioning Project 2005 Carver County Management Audit, Staffing Plan, Long Range Budget 2005 South Lake Minnetonka Joint Police Cooperative, Issue Mediation 2005 Ramsey, MN, Management Audit and Staffing Plan 2005/2006 Goodhue County, HR Audit 2006 Goodhue County, County Personnel Policies Revisions 2006/2007 Pipestone County, Personnel Policies Revision 2006/2007 Consulting Assignments: Minnesota Government Advisors 2007, 2008, 2009 City, Administrator Executive Search, 2007 Pine City, Interim Administration Services, 2007 Princeton Labor Negotiations, Police, 2007 Coon Rapids City Council Retreat and Goal Setting 2007 and 2008 Mankato City Council Goal Setting Retreat, 2007 Goodhue County, Public Health Department Program Audit, 2007 Princeton, Salary Survey, 2007 Lakeville Police Department, Strategic Plan, 2008 North Saint Paul, MN, Grievance Mediations, Performance Plans, 2008 Northfield, MN, Police Cpt. Backgrounding, 2008 Big Lake, MN, Grievance Investigation, 2007 Faribault, MN, Candidate Backgrounding, 2008 Faribault, MN, Grievance Investigation, 2007 Isle, MN, Incident Investigation, 2008 Greenwood, MN, Position Evaluation and Salary Survey, 2008 Spring Lake Park, Blaine, Mounds View Fire Department, Training Curriculum Review 2008 Minnestrista, MN, Council Staff Goal Setting 2008 City of Rogers, Council /Staff Goals and Objectives 2009 City of Orono, Council Staff Goals and Objectives 2009 City of Orono, Executive Evaluation and Personnel Issues 2009 Minnetonka Hopkins Communications Consolidation Study, 2009 North Saint Paul, MN, Grievance Mediation 2009 Princeton, MN, Veteran's Preference Panel Rep., Termination Grievance, 2009 City of Coon Rapids, Community Center Visioning, Facilitation 2009 Joynes page 8 Pine Recent Rewards and Recognitions:. Rotary International, Paul Harris Fellow, 1998 Leadership Award, Municipalities Hopkins School District Joint Consortium, 2002 Rotary, Golden Valley, MN Chapter, Citizen of the Year, 2002 International City Management Association, Service Award 2002 Hamline University, Graduate School of Management, Outstanding Faculty Member, 1990 and 2003 12/09