HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-094 CCRMember Butler introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 2021-94
RESOLUTION EXPRESSING RECOGNITION AND APPRECIATION TO
KELLI WICK, HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR FOR OVER 25 YEARS OF
SERVICE TO THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER
WHEREAS, Kelli Wick was hired by the City of Brooklyn Center to serve as the Human
Resources /Purchasing Technician/Deputy City Clerk, on September 27, 1995; and
WHEREAS, Kelli Wick was promoted to Human Resources Assistant on January 1,
1999; and
WHEREAS, Kelli Wick was promoted to Human Resources Director on October 1, 2002,
and has served the City of Brooklyn Center in this capacity for over 18 years; and
WHEREAS, Kelli Wick has made significant contributions to the City recruitment efforts
by establishing an online application system, continually monitoring reel processes, and explori rng
new selection processes, integrated payroll into the Human Resources division; established an online
benefit enrollment system that is more effectively meets the needs of the employees; automated the
workers' compensation process; and
WHEREAS, Kelli Wicic completed the required reports for the State of Minnesota as well
as the EEOC, Pay Equity conversion, and continued to remain in compliance; instrumental in developing
training for employees in the area of diversity, customer service, and supervisory training; and
WHEREAS, Kelli Wick has been an integral part of the negotiation team and served on
the Labor -Management Committees for both the Police and Public Works Departments; and
WHEREAS, Kelli Wicic established the Employee Benefits/Wellness Committee resulting
in recognition from Hennepin County for several years, and
WHEREAS, Kelli Wick completed several courses over the years including Creating a
Motivating Work Environment, HR Representative as Problem Solver, Worker and Unemployment
Compensation, Harassment in the Workplace, Managing Performance Problems, Introduction to
Employee Compensation, Introduction to Labor Relations, Benefits Communication, Conducting
Background Checks, Designing Employee Orientation Programs, Conducting Lawful, Effective
Interviews, The Human Resource Audit, and Human Resource General Certificate from the University of
Minnesota; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Brooklyn
Center, Minnesota, upon recommendation of the City Manager, that we recognize Kelli Wick, Human
Resources Director, and express sincere appreciation for her dedicated -public service.
July_ 26, 2021
Date Mayor
RESOLUTION NO. 2021-94
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member
Elliott
and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof:
Butler, Elliott, Lawrence -Anderson, Ryan
and the following voted against the same: None
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.