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EMPLOYEE ACTION COMMITTEE
MEETING MINUTES
September 8, 2010
CALL TO ORDER:
Vickie Schleuning called the meeting to order at 9:05 on September 8, 2010.
ROLL CALL:
Nicole Richards, George Jennrich, Rick Nelson, Linda DeBace, Nancy Cary, Paul Swett, Vickie
Schleuning
Absent: Amy Phillip, Jill Berger, Kristi Commers, Bruce Johnson, Steve Lawrence, Danna
Mickelson
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
None to approve.
OPEN/ONGOING ISSUES
Financial Report:
Pretty much the same. Approximately $400 in the account.
Fundraising Options:
a.
Happenings Books – Contact has been made with Happenings. A new person is the
contact, the price is being increased by the company. Interest in purchasing the books
as well as the concern over competing with the schools was discussed. Paul
suggested we use a mass email if/when we launch the fundraiser to announce and
raise interest. This will be discussed further once the cost of goods and the retail
price have been confirmed.
b.
Employee Luncheon – Sub-committee has not met yet and still needs additional
members to volunteer. Sub-committee needs to brainstorm ideas for where, what,
when and how much will be charged to attend. Concerns regarding whether
employees will participate at all and at what price some would decline. Ideas were
shared about the use of city funds if it were deemed an “employee recognition” or
“training” event. Nancy feels the cost will be a big factor in turnout. Vickie shared
that a survey previously conducted, indicated more interest than actual turnout. Paul
suggested that employees may be willing to pay a little more for an event off site
where spouses could attend and could be more of a social event. A chili cook off,
potluck, or pizza party were other ideas mentioned. This will be kept open and
ongoing and additional ideas are encouraged.
Secretary/Minute Taker:
Nicole Richards volunteered to take over as Secretary.
Employee Training:
a.Dog Behavior & Defense Training
– Feedback has been positive. Many felt the
most interesting piece of information was regarding the part of the body the different
breeds will go for based on their size and how they’ve been bred. Go low versus the
jugular.
b.Community Service Organization Training
– Scheduled for September 15th.
H.O.M.E. and CEAP will be sharing information about the services they offer to the
community. This training is being offered to frontline employees, EAC members and
any other interested employees.
c.Other Training Ideas
– Vickie suggested that there may be grants available for CPR
training. Nancy also suggested defibrillator training. George is going to look into
chainsaw training for next spring. Nancy suggested that if we do not already have
someone on the staff certified to teach CPR, maybe it would be more cost effective in
the long run to pay for the certification of a staff member to avoid outsourcing CPR
training of City employees. It needs to be verified that we do not have someone on
staff already certified (i.e. Fire Chief).
th
Golf Tournament Update: September 15 – 4:45pm.
‘Payable’ change made. Checks must
be made out to BC Employee Fund. The game is “Best Ball” and there is still room for more
players. Contact George if interested in playing. Prices: Golf - $10.50; Drink Ticket - $1.50;
Food (Burgers/Brauts provided by Lions Club) - $3.50. Prizes will be awarded.
NEW BUSINESS
DEPARTMENT NEWS:
BCS:
Vacants are at about 300. Sales and foreclosures are reportedly slowing down, but still
busy. Code enforcement complaints are slowing down, but usually pick up in fall. Building
permits are up for homes, some commercial construction occuring.
ADM:
Brookdale taking RFPs reportedly until Sept 22. FBI groundbreaking gave favorable
press for Brooklyn Center in both the Post and Star Tribune. Initial permit was issued with
plumbing and mechanical soon to follow.
Police Department:
People are still breaking the law but overall crime is down. It is the hope
that the new FBI building may help to reduce crime as well.
Finance:
Budgets being updated. In the process of testing the Utility Billing system upgrade.
Golf Course:
Golf course doing well. Finance volunteered to send George the monthly financial
report on the golf course via email at the end of each month.
Earle Brown Heritage Center:
Processing employment applications and interviewing for
Operations Manager Position. Business is tight, but people still getting married...
CARS:
Community Center down for pool maintenance and repairs for new law about pool
drains and possible suction problem.
Public Works:
Not available.
Liquor:
Not available
Fire:
Not available
BD:
Not available
NEXT MEETING:
Wednesday October 13, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. at EBHC.