HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009 03-11 EACMEAC MEETING
EARLE BROWN CENTER
MARCH 11, 2009
Chairperson Vickie Schleuning called the meeting to order.
Persons attending: Vickie Schleuning, Janelle Frechette, Danna Mickelson, Rick Nelson, Kristie Commers, Virginia Carter, Bruce Johnson, Jill Berger.
Not in attendance: Nancy Cary, George Jennrich, Amy Phillips, and Mark Reinking.
MINUTES APPROVED: February minutes were approved as written.
EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT: Janelle to interview Sue Fogal. All information for employee spotlight is on the /s/ drive including questions to ask.
2009 EMPLOYEE EVENTS CALENDAR: Jill to follow up as Danna doesn’t have rights. It is finished except for the Fire Department.
POLAR BEAR PLUNGE: Janelle reports there were approximately 500 people at their location. It was very successful but “very cold”.
UPCOMING EVENTS:
FOOD DRIVE: Start Monday or Tuesday next week, food or cash accepted. For receipt go to /s/ gift form EAC CEAP or EAC gift form.
POLICE AWARDS CEREMONY – 4/15
SPECIAL OLYMPICS FUND RAISER AT GASTOF’S – 4/19
ALL EMPLOYEE MEETING 5/15 (looking for ideas for recognition)
Thank you to Danna for the great job on the newsletter. We discussed the best way to get the newsletter out to employees (i.e. hard copy or e-mail) or place a copy on bulletin boards
in each department. This will be a question brought up in the City Manager’s employee survey.
EMPLOYEE SURVEY – Another survey will be done in the near future by the City Manager. The question of the employee newsletter will be added along with a question on whether
employees would be interested in social activities after working hours. Any other questions we want to add should go through Vickie.
HOUSING PURCHASE PROGRAM – now available. Find information on Brooklyn Center website which is an excellent resource for residents and for employees.
COMMUNITY SURVEY - Vickie discussed at length the results of the 2009 Community Survey. There were 400 residents polled and most said the City was doing a good job. Main concerns are:
rising crime, foreclosure homes, redevelopment, property taxes, safety issues. Most feel it is neighborly and has a small town feel. 91% said they receive and read the City Watch.
The Brooklyn Center City Hall received 91% approval for service and most feel the Mayor and City Council are knowledgeable and doing a good job.
BC WEBSITE: Getting more hits than ever before.
COUNCIL RETREAT – Vickie reported that it went very well. Looking at 5% decrease. 2010 will be a tight year as the city can’t rely on LGA funds.
NEXT MEETING: 4/8/09 at Earle Brown Center, 9:00 a.m.
V. Carter
Secretary