Res 2018-60 Adm Policies Rules and RegsRESOLUTION NO. 2018 - 60
RESOLUTION PROVIDING THE AUTHORITY TO THE CITY MANAGER TO
FORMULATE AND EXECUTE ADMINISTRATIVE POLICIES, RULES AND
REGULATIONS FOR EMPLOYMENT AND APPROVING NON-UNION EMPLOYEE
PAID HOLIDAY AND ANNUAL LEAVE CAP
WHEREAS, in 2014, the City of Fridley established the Vision Statement "We believe Fridley is a
safe, vibrant, friendly and stable home for families and businesses;" and,
WHEREAS, in support of the 2014 Vision Statement, Fridley's leadership comprised of the City
Manager, Department Managers and Supervisors/Managers adopted a set of core operating
principles and values whereby the workforce strives to be "responsive, driven and friendly;" and,
WHEREAS, it is a widely known best practice for organizations (both public, private and non-profit
sectors) to establish and maintain personnel policies and procedures to serve as guidelines and
standards to manage its workforce; and,
WHEREAS, personnel policies help to define the rules, requirements, benefits, and opportunities
are often viewed as a reflection of an organization's vision, goals, and values; and,
WHEREAS, developing clearly written policies and procedures that are documented, updated,
and followed brings structure to an organization and assists in the day-to-day decision-making
processes; and,
WHEREAS, it is recognized that personnel policies, standards and regulations are frequently
impacted due regular and frequent changes driven by complex federal, state, local regulations,
changes in legislature, changes in budget, benefits, workforce demands, union negotiations,
litigation, etc.; and,
WHEREAS, it is necessary for an organization to anticipate and adapt to changes in order to be
successful and to remain competitive; and,
WHEREAS, policies and procedures need to be adaptable to the needs of the organization and
enforced across the organization consistently; and,
WHEREAS, policies and procedures also serve as an internal control method so managers and
employees cannot take free license to make creative or unauthorized decisions; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Fridley's current Personnel Policies — Personnel Ordinance, Chapter 3 in
its current form is antiquated, duplicative, and restrictive; and,
WHEREAS, City staff has reviewed and researched best practices and contemporary policies, rules
and standards for municipalities; and,
WHEREAS, City staff have determined that the current policies, standards and rules warrant
significant revisions to bring them up-to-date with modern and contemporary business practices;
and,
WHEREAS, City staff researched that it appears to be a common practice in local government
charter cities for the authority and control of personnel policies to reside with a City
Manager/Administrator; and,
WHEREAS, in 2016, the Charter Commission recommended a revision to Chapter 6.02 of the
Charter granting the City Manager control and direct the administration of the City's affairs subject
to the provisions of the Charter; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council adopted the revision to its Charter on February 22, 2016, to grant the
City Manager control and direct the administration of the City's affairs subject to the provisions of
the Charter; and,
WHEREAS, it is the intent for the City Manager and Department managers to develop, revise,
administer and maintain the personnel policies and effectively communicate and future changes to
the policies to Council and City employees; and
WHEREAS, the personnel policies, standards and procedures will comply with the powers and
directives and duties identified in Chapter 6.02 of the City Code; and,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Fridley gives the
authority to the City Manager to formulate and execute administrative polices, rules and regulations
for employment; and
BE FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Fridley hereby approves the paid
holiday leave and annual leave cap employee benefits for non-union employees.
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FRIDLEY THIS
26TH DAY OF NOVEMBER 2018.
SCOTT J. LUND - MAYOR
ATTEST:
DEBRA A. SKOGEN - CITY CLERK