5 23 24 City of Nowthen Work Session

Thursday, May 23, 2024

Uniform system of personnel administration for city employees

Pre-employment drug and alcohol testing policies

Compliance with state and federal statutory requirements

Establishment of a credit card policy

Establishment of a public purpose expenditures policy

Clarification of staff and council authorized expenditure limits

Review of new Minnesota FMLA legislative changes

Exemption of volunteer firefighters and EMTs from ESS

Reasonable suspicion and random drug testing for employees

Votes (4)

Limit pre-employment drug testing to employees required to hold a Commercial Driver's License (CDL).

CarriedNot recorded

Moved by Unidentified Council Member · Seconded by Not explicitly named

Adopt DOT alcohol policy for CDL drivers with associated forms.

CarriedNot recorded

Moved by Council Member · Seconded by Council Member Anderson (inferred)

Mandate annual supervisor training for DOT compliance for at least three staff members.

CarriedNot recorded

Moved by Council Member Rain · Seconded by Council Member Brian

Keep current policy for random and reasonable suspicion drug testing for all city employees.

CarriedNot recorded

Moved by Unidentified Council Member · Seconded by Not explicitly named

Notable Quotes (2)

We want to make sure that our city policies minimize potential liability for the city and maximize fiscal accountability for our 4600 residents.
— Unidentified Mayor

Personnel AdministrationExplaining the rationale for updating personnel policies.

Somebody's family member passes away we cannot use city money to buy flowers or a memorial for them.
— Unidentified Mayor

Public Purpose ExpendituresExplaining the need for a Public Purpose Expenditure policy.

People (8)

Unidentified MayorMayor

Presiding over the city council work session.

BenUnidentified Staff/Consultant

Assisting with policy documentation and red-lining.

JasonCouncil Member

Participating in policy deliberations regarding drug testing.

ScottCouncil Member

Discussing historical council expenditures and staff protocols.

JedCouncil Member

Requesting clarification on policy section sequencing.

Council Member RainCouncil Member

Moving and seconding motions regarding personnel policy.

Council Member BrianCouncil Member

Participating in the vote on testing requirements.

Council Member FlatCouncil Member

Participating in the vote on testing requirements.

Places Mentioned

City HallRamsey (referenced city)

Events & Meetings (2)

May 23rd, 2024 at 6:10 p.m. - City Council Work Session
June 4th, 2024 at 12:00 p.m. - Lunch and learn for small cities regarding legislative changes

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