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EMPLOYEE ACTION COMMITTEE
MEETING MINUTES
FEBRUARY 10, 2010
CALL TO ORDER:
Vickie Schleuning called the EAC meeting to order at 9:04 A.M. on February 10, 2010 at EBHC.
ROLL CALL:
Present: Vickie Schleuning, Bruce Johnson, George Jennrich, Amy Phillips, Linda DeBace and
Virginia Carter
Absent: Jill Berger, Kristi Commers, Rick Nelson, Mark Reinking, Nancy Cary, Danna Mickelson
and Paul Swett
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Approved
OPEN/ONGOING BUSINESS:
Bowling event was a fun event and great success. 24 people participated and they talked about
the possibility of having this at least twice a year. Potential events will be discussed next
month.
Ideas for the All City Meeting (date not yet finalized) were discussed. We talked about having
each department head providing update again for their department.
Strategic goals passed by City Council
New medical clinic opening this week at Brooklyn Center High School for students and families
of students in Brooklyn Center.
Financial Report:
Jill not present
EAC SUMMARY OF YEAR’S ACTIVITIES
EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT: This remains very popular. February: Virginia Carter interviewed by
Kristi Commers and March: Bob Traxler interviewed by Bruce Johnson.
Sick Leave Donations: Nancy not able to work on sick leave donations. Will report at a future
meeting.
Safety Items: Most items have been taken care of. Vickie to look into the possibility of
scheduling an H1N1 clinic for those employees who have not yet received their immunization.
NEW BUSINESS:
EAC Committee Members Being Replaced:
Virginia Carter (Police) being replaced by Becky Boie
Mark Reinking – A replacement is needed for this position
Department News:
Liquor Store: Store by Culvers cut back hours to 12:00 – 8:00 P.M.
Earle Brown Heritage Center: Jim is covering the General Manager job until a new one is
selected. Tara Meyer had a baby girl.
Police: 4 new officers, Tom Boie has officially retired and a party is planned for him, Chief
Bechthold and Virginia Carter are both retiring on 3/31/10, Carin Mangimeli, one of the CSO’s,
has resigned and there are a couple more retirements scheduled for this summer. Jim Burnette
is back working after an absence.
Engineering/Public Works: Dave retiring after 35 years. There may be a problem finding a
place to put snow if the snow continues. Legacy Funds for Shingle Creek ($105,000.00).
Fire & Finance: No report
Golf Course: Plans to open 4/15, weather permitting. Spring tournament is being planned. Stay
tuned.
Center Pointe (Now known as GATEWAY COMMONS) Renovation: This is going well. They
have put up a fence which needs a remote to get into the parking lot. There are cameras in all
public areas. Gateway Commons consists of 11 buildings and 240 units.
New Phone System Being Installed: See your e-mail for training times. It should be up 3/16.
NEXT MEETING: Wednesday, March 10, 2010 at 9:00 a.m. at EBHC.