Item 3.8 2024 Employee Recognition and Training
Request for
City Council Action
DEPARTMENT INFORMATION
ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT REQUESTOR: MEETING DATE:
Administration Assistant City Administrator/Human Resources Hille November 12, 2024
PRESENTER(s) REVIEWED BY: ITEM #:
Consent City Administrator/Finance Director Flaherty 3.8 – City Offices Closure
STRATEGIC VISION
MEETS: THE CITY OF OTSEGO:
X Is a strong organization that is committed to leading the community through innovative communication.
Has proactively expanded infrastructure to responsibly provide core services.
Is committed to delivery of quality emergency service responsive to community needs and expectations in a
cost-effective manner.
Is a social community with diverse housing, service options, and employment opportunities.
Is a distinctive, connected community known for its beauty and natural surroundings.
AGENDA ITEM DETAILS
RECOMMENDATION:
City staff recommends City Council approval to close City offices for employee recognition and training.
ARE YOU SEEKING APPROVAL OF A CONTRACT? IS A PUBLIC HEARING REQUIRED?
No No
BACKGROUND/JUSTIFICATION:
The City’s Strategic Plan includes a strategic direction to Empower the Organization. Goals within this strategic direction
include: 1) increase staff engagement practices, and 2) develop skills and build team. City staff is recommending closure
of City offices on Tuesday December 10, 2024, from 8AM to 130PM for:
- Annual Employee Recognition Potluck
- Effective Communication & Teamwork Training Session
This event has been organized and planned by the Sunshine Committee and Department Heads.
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS ATTACHED:
• None
POSSIBLE MOTION
PLEASE WORD MOTION AS YOU WOULD LIKE IT TO APPEAR IN THE MINUTES:
Motion to approve closure of City Offices on Tuesday, December 10, 2024, from 8AM to 130PM for employee
recognition and staff training events.
BUDGET INFORMATION
FUNDING: BUDGETED:
Fund 101 – General – Human Resources (41800)
Yes