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h. Annual safety training lunch where lunch is provided at a minimal cost while safety training is being held. i. A dinner meal to be allowed for staff during performance of election related duties on Election Day. j. Coffee is provided by the city for employees and guests at city buildings. k. Light refreshments may be provided for employees that separate employment after 10 years of service. Alcoholic Beverages The City of Elk River will not purchase or reimburse any employee, councilmember, volunteer, or agent for the purchase of alcoholic beverages. Employee Recognition Program The City of Elk River City Council recognizes the hard work and service performed by the employees of the City of Elk River through a formal Employee Recognition Program. The City Council believes the benefits of attracting, retaining and motivating employees through an Employee Recognition Program support employee job satisfaction,which in turn impacts cooperation and productivity. The result is to provide excellent public and customer service to better serve the interests of the citizens of the community. No provisions of this policy, or its administration, shall be subject to review under the grievance or arbitration provisions of any collective bargaining agreement. The Program will include: a. Annual Employee Recognition Celebration. Annually the city will sponsor an Employee Recognition Celebration for City employees according to the Employee Recognition Program Policy. b. Recognition Plaques. The city supports recognition plaques in recognition of retirement. The employee shall receive a plaque thanking them for their dedicated years of service to the community. Volunteer Recognition Program/Events The City of Elk River City Council recognizes the hard work and service performed by the volunteers of the City of Elk River through a formal Volunteer Recognition Program. This Program promotes teamwork and coordination amongst the City Council, staff,board/commission members, Police Reserves, and parks and recreation volunteers. The Program will include: a. Volunteer Recognition Program for Board/Commission Members. Annually, the city will sponsor a dinner (which may also include minimal entertainment) for invited participants and their guests. This dinner and a token gift for the volunteers will serve as de minimus compensation for the service provided by the volunteers and employees serving in a volunteer capacity or purpose. Employees working directly or indirectly with the volunteer groups being recognized shall be invited along with their guest to the event and have the cost of their meals paid for by the city. Financial Management Policies Page 22