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City Council Minutes Page 3 April 11, 2011 • 5.3. Personnel PolicyDiscussion Items Ms. Johnson presented her staff report. Political Activity/ Candidacy Discussion was held regarding cityemployees using their job titles, citylogos, and city name while endorsing or campaigning for political candidates. Council consensus was to revise the personnel policyto allow employees to use their city job titles while endorsing or campaigning for political candidates. It was noted that this revision can be included when the entire Personnel PolicyManual is updated later this year. The Council also agreed that the city logo and name should not be used by employees while endorsing or campaigning. The issue of employees wearing political clothing or buttons was discussed. The Council asked staff to consult with the city attorney on this issue. Counczl/Staff Kelationr Ms. Johnson indicated that the city~s Personnel Policy is mute on this issue which means it is allowed. She explained that under certain circrunstances, such as harassment or other personnel matters, it is critical that the proper chain of command is followed. The Council discussed this issue and consensus was for Councilmember Motin to work with Ms. Johnson and Ms. Wipper on policy language and report back to the Council. Corrncilmember Motin noted that he would like this revision to be made to the Personnel PolicyManual immediately after language is approved. 5.4. Council Open Forum Employee Input Forms Mayor Dietz stated thax employees will be receiving a letter in follow up to the employee suggestion forms theyreceived earlier. Alternate Hours for Providing City Services Discussion tookplace on possiblychanging the hours that normal cityservices are offered allowing employees to be off on Friday afternoons. It was noted that many issues need to be considered before rnal~ng a change and staff is in the process of figuring out what best serves the needs of our residents. This item will come back before the Council at a later date. Quiet Zones Mayor Dietz stated that the city engineer is putting together information on quiet zones to be included in a future packet. Employee Summer Picnic/Potluck Ms. Johnson stated this item has been discussed at two department head meetings and the response is mixed. Council consensus was to schedule a potluckpicnic on a summer weeknight. Otsega • Ms. Johnson indicted she has a meeting with the City of Otsego on Wednesday.