01-10-2022
CHARTER COMMISSION
January 10, 2022
7:00 PM
Fridley Civic Campus, 7071 University Ave N.E.
AGENDA
Pursuant to Minnesota Statute § 13.02 theJanuary 10, 2022meeting of the Fridley Charter Commission
will be a hybrid meeting. Chair Rick Nelson will be participating remotely from 7591 West Battaglia Drive,
Lot E-22, Casa Grande, AZ 85193. Commissioner Kelli Brillhart will be participating remotely from 830 W.
Moore Lake Drive, Fridley, MN 55432.
In Person:Fridley City Hall, 7071 University Avenue, NE, Fridley, MN 55432.
Virtual:https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88014809647or call312-626-6799, webinar ID:880-1480-9647.
Call to Order
Roll Call
Approval of Agenda
Approval of Meeting Minutes
1.Approval of November 1, 2021 Charter Commission Meeting Minutes
Administrative Matters
2.2022 Nominating Committee
3.New Member Interviews
Old Business
4.Mission Statement and Strategic Values
New Business
Future Meeting Topics/Communications
Adjournment
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AGENDA REPORT
Meeting Date:January 10, 2022 Meeting Type: Charter Commission
Submitted By:Melissa Moore, City Clerk
Title
Approval of November 1, 2021Charter Commission Meeting Minutes
Background
Attached are the meeting minutes from November 1,
Recommendation
Staff recommend the approval of the November 1, 2021 Charter Commission Meeting Minutes.
Attachments and Other Resources
November 1, 2021 Charter Commission Meeting Minutes
Vision Statement
We believe Fridley will be a safe, vibrant, friendly and stable home for families and businesses.
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CHARTER COMMISSION
November 01, 2021
7:00 PM
Fridley Civic Campus, 7071 University Ave N.E.
MINUTES
Call to Order
Vice Chair Bruce Nelson called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m.
Roll Call
Present: Ted Kranz, Gary Braam, Pam Reynolds, Val Rolstad, Bruce Nelson, Nikki Karnopp,
Avonna Starck, Donald Findell, Oluwaysei Olawore
Absent: Kelli Brillhart, Manuel Granroos, Rick Nelson, Courtney Rathke, Cynthia Soule
Others Present: Melissa Moore, CityClerk
Approval of Agenda
MOTION by Commissioner Braam, approving the meeting agenda. Seconded by Commissioner Rolstad.
UPON A VOICEVOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, VICECHAIRNELSON DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED.
Approval of Meeting Minutes
1.Approval of May 3, 2021 Charter Commission Meeting Minutes
MOTION by Commissioner Braam, approving the meeting minutes. Seconded by Commissioner Kranz.
UPON A VOICEVOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, VICECHAIRNELSON DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED.
Administrative Matters
2.2021 Annual Report
MOTION by Commissioner Karnopp, approving the 2021 Annual Report. Seconded by Commissioner
Starck.
UPON A VOICEVOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, VICECHAIRNELSON DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED.
3.2022 Charter Commission Meeting Dates
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MOTION by Commissioner Braam, approving the 2022 Charter Commission meeting dates. Seconded by
Commissioner Olawore.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, VICE CHAIR NELSON DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED.
4. Format of Charter Commission Meetings Update
Melissa Moore, Staff Liaison, reminded the Commission of the requirements if a commissioner wished to
participate in a meeting via interactive technology.
5. Resignation of Commissioner Reiland
MOTION by Commissioner Reynolds, accepting the resignation of Commissioner Reiland and directing
staff to solicit applications for new members. Seconded by Commissioner Braam.
on file for various City commissions. The City will notify the public of the opening, and staff will line up
applicants to be interviewed by the Commission at their January meeting.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, VICE CHAIR NELSON DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED.
New Business
6. Mission Statement and Strategic Values
MOTION by Commissioner Reynolds to table the item indefinitely. Seconded by Commissioner Findell.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, REYNOLDS AND FINDELL VOTING AYE; KRANZ, BRAAM, ROLSTAD, NELSON,
KARNOPP, STARCK AND OLAWORE VOTING NAY, VICECHAIR NELSON DECLARED THE MOTION FAILED.
Commissioner Kranz supported the idea of discussing a mission statement, as all good organizations
have one. Commissioner Reynolds stated the Commission has a purpose statement in the Bylaws. She
asserted this exercise was an attempt to get the Commission to fit in with the City, which is not the
want their government to behave.
Commissioner Kranz stated a mission statement is a simple statement to remind the group why they
attend these meetings.
Commissioner Starck agreed. She asserted how the group interacts is a reflection of the City, specifically
on social media. She expressed frustrations and concerns over how commissioners interact on social
media and would like this exercise to eventually lead to a Code of Ethics for the Charter Commission.
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Commissioner Olawore shared his concerns for the tone of emails sent and accusations made regarding
the October agenda. That exchange, along with the interactions he has seen tonight have shown him
there is a lack of respect among the commissioners, and for staff. He asked if the Commission had
procedural policies that can make clear how the Commission does its work, and how the members will
interact.
Commissioner Rolstad agreed that most organizations have mission statements, as they are good tools
to hold groups accountable to each other and the community.
Commissioner Starck added that the community has a right to know how the Commission conducts itself,
Commissioner Karnopp stated she believes everyone on the Commission, and the staff, have the best
intentions for the Commission and the work done. She asked Commissioner Reynolds for clarification on
her assertion that the City has an agenda.
Commissioner Reynolds stated the Charter is the constitution of the City and is meant to guide the
government on what the citize
on Chapters 4, 5, and 7. She does not believe the SOAR activity is applicable to the Commission.
Commissioner Starck offered rebuttal to Commissioner Reynolds assertions on the rationale for why the
Commission revised Chapters 4, 5 and 7. She added concern there is misrepresentation of what the group
is doing, what its intentions are, and how the Commission does its work.
Commissioner Olawore s that the Commission has
Commission needs procedural rules for how it conducts its business.
Commissioner Rolstad expressed support for the Commission being more open to flexibility in its work
process and allowing staff to bring them suggested revisions. Communities are changing quickly, and the
Commissioner Findell recalled his concerns with the processes the Commission uses to do its work. He
asked for time on the January agenda to share his full sentiments.
Commissioner Starck said all of the questions of the SOAR activity circle back to what creates an
organization that people can trust in, and an organization people want to be a part of.
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Ms. Moore shared her thoughts and rationale for proposing the SOAR activity. The goal of the activity is
to assist the Commission in finding consensus by working through the questions of the activity, collect
their feedback, and use their feedback to fashion a mission statement.
Commissioner Findell said he would like to discuss the item further when more of the commissioners are
present.
Ms. Moore informed the Commission she had discussed the activity with Chair Nelson, who was
supportive of working on the activity.
Commissioner Reynolds asked for more information on where the idea of a SOAR activity came from. Ms.
Moore informed the Commission on the background work that went into proposing this particular
exercise.
MOTION by Commissioner Kranz, tabling the Mission Statement and Strategic Values discussion until
January 10, 2021. Seconded by Commissioner Olawore.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, VICECHAIR NELSON DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED.
Future Meeting Topics/Communications
Commissioner Findell asked for time on the January agenda to provide a brief presentation to the
Commission on his views and memories of the Charter Commission over his tenure.
Adjournment
MOTION by Commissioner Rolstad, to adjourn. Seconded by Commissioner Findell.
The meeting adjourned at 8:02 p.m.
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AGENDA REPORT
Meeting Date:January 10, 2022 Meeting Type: Charter Commission
Submitted By:Melissa Moore, City Clerk
Title
2022Nominating Committee
Background
of three or more members who will report the nomination of one or more candidates for each office.
Commission with the February 7, 2022agenda.
7, 2022Annual Meeting.
The current officers are:Rick Nelson, Chair; Bruce Nelson, Vice Chair; Nikki Karnopp, Secretary.
Pursuant to the Bylaws, Chair Nelsonhas held the position of Chairfor two years, so is no longer eligible
to be nominated to that position.
Recommendation
Staff recommend Chair Nelson appoint three or more Commissioners to the 2022Nominating
Committee. Staff recommend the Nominating Committee submit a written report to staff to include
withthe February 7, 2022agenda.
Attachments and Other Resources
VisionStatement
We believe Fridley will be a safe, vibrant, friendly and stable home for families and businesses.
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AGENDA REPORT
Meeting Date:January 10, 2022 Meeting Type:Charter Commission
Submitted By:Melissa Moore, City Clerk
Title
New Member Interviews
Background
The Charter Commission declared one vacancy for Commissioner seat on November 1, 2021.
Staff received the attached applications from Fridley residents who are interested in serving on the
Fridley Charter Commission. Some of the applicant data is considered private data on individuals and
has been redacted pursuant to Minnesota Statute § 13.601 subd. 3.
The applicants were asked to attend this meeting and are here to converse with the Commission.
Recommendation
Staff recommend a motion to approve one new member to the Fridley Charter Commission.
Attachments and Other Resources
Exhibit A: Scott Brinkhaus Application and Questionnaire
Exhibit B: Justin Dritz Application and Questionnaire
Exhibit C: Gregory Gardner Application and Questionnaire
Exhibit D: Ibsen Gabriel MaldonadoApplication and Questionnaire
Exhibit E: Alesia Grace Thompson Application and Questionnaire
Vision Statement
We believe Fridley will be a safe, vibrant, friendly and stable home for families and businesses.
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Charter Commission Candidate Questionnaire
Scott Brinkhaus
Candidate Name: ___________________________________________
1. Are you available for winter meetings (the months of January through May)?
Yes I am available. I am heavily involved in my children's extra curricular activities as long as I know
when meetings are in advance I can make proper arrangements.
2. If you are appointed, what would your expectations be?
I don't currently have any expectations. Once I find out what the charter is I can set expectations.
3. Does your job require travel, that may inhibit your participation in evening meetings?
No I am not currently traveling for work and don't plan on it.
4. Why do you want to be on the Charter Commission? What could you bring to the
table?
I'm not sure what the charter does. This interview will be for me as much as it is for the Charter. I may
not be a good fit and I definitely don't want to set myself or the City up for failure. During the interview
I want to learn more about the Charter Commission so I can decide if I want or should be on the
Commission.
5.Are you familiar with what the City Charter is?
I am not familiar with the City of Fridley Charter. I hope to learn more at the interview.
6. Is there anything else or any other comments you would like to share with the
Commission?
Not at this time.
Please submit this form to cityclerk@fridleymn.gov. Thank you.
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Charter Commission Candidate Questionnaire
Justin Dritz
Candidate Name: ___________________________________________
1. Are you available for winter meetings (the months of January through May)?
Yes - though occasionally take a multi week (2-3 weeks) vacation sometime between Feb-May.
Tentative plans for Feb this year.
2. If you are appointed, what would your expectations be?
To stay current with City Charter and attend the Charter Meetings for reviews & recommendations.
Possibly to attend other commissions periodically to stay current with city affairs.
3. Does your job require travel, that may inhibit your participation in evening meetings?
No
4. Why do you want to be on the Charter Commission? What could you bring to the
table?
I have been looking to serve on a commission to be a better citizen and active role in local community.
My career experience covers a broad range skills. Working in a corporate environment has provided an
understand of need for adherence and review of policies and frameworks
5.Are you familiar with what the City Charter is?
Yes, it provides a framework of the city operations
6. Is there anything else or any other comments you would like to share with the
Commission?
If appointed I would expect myself to become more familiar with the Fridley commissions, while
providing oversight and a voice as a citizen of Fridley. Overall to ensure the city continues to enable an
excellent quality of life and services for the residents.
Please submit this form to cityclerk@fridleymn.gov. Thank you.
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Charter Commission Candidate Questionnaire
Gregory Gardner
Candidate Name: ___________________________________________
1. Are you available for winter meetings (the months of January through May)?
Yes
2. If you are appointed, what would your expectations be?
Hopefully be able to provide some meanful input on issues effecting the City and the City Charter, be
able to provide some citizen perspective.
3. Does your job require travel, that may inhibit your participation in evening meetings?
No job, I'm retired
4. Why do you want to be on the Charter Commission? What could you bring to the
table?
I enjoy being involved in my community & have been for the 42 yrs. that I've lived here, i.e. FYSA,
school committees, Lions Club, Fridley Schools Foundation, etc. I bring 40 yrs of experience as a public
employee (County employee, Child Protection Services), but also experience with city & State govn.
5.Are you familiar with what the City Charter is?
Not specifically with the Fridley City Charter, but I am familiar with the City Charter concept.
6. Is there anything else or any other comments you would like to share with the
Commission?
Just to repeat that I worked in a public service capacity my entire career, and although I was a County
employee I spent a lot of time working with a variety of cities and especially with the State of MN, Dept.
of Human Services. I served on many County & State committees/task forces/work groups etc. and
apparrently I was seen as providing valuable input, as I kept being asked to serve on more committees,
etc.
Please submit this form to cityclerk@fridleymn.gov. Thank you.
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Charter Commission Candidate Questionnaire
Ibsen Gabriel
Candidate Name: ___________________________________________
1. Are you available for winter meetings (the months of January through May)?
Yes
2. If you are appointed, what would your expectations be?
To do my best in informing myself of what is needed of me to make the best recomendations for our
community.
3. Does your job require travel, that may inhibit your participation in evening meetings?
No
4. Why do you want to be on the Charter Commission? What could you bring to the
table?
To be active and help my community.
My views from a working, family man.
5.Are you familiar with what the City Charter is?
A little. Working with the city council and making suggestions on different topics.
6. Is there anything else or any other comments you would like to share with the
Commission?
I've been a warehouse manager for the past 10 years. A tax preparations specialist for the past 16 years.
I've dealt with people from different backgrounds and i hear their stories. I've always wished i could
help them in a more meaningful way. I believe this could help.
Please submit this form to cityclerk@fridleymn.gov. Thank you.
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ALESIA GRACE THOMPSON
Greater Minneapolis-Saint Paul, MN •
Summary
An astute leader with over 18 years of versatile experience in designing, developing, implementing, and
managing programs and services in response to regulatory compliance needs.
Areas of Expertise
•Contract Compliance Monitoring &Risk
•Strategic Leadership &Forecasting
Assessments
•Facilitator, Presenter & Public Speaker
•Government Contracting & Budget Management
•Strategic development and assessment of
•Adjuctative Mediator & Arbitrator/A.D.R.
Interdisciplinary Collaborative Partnerships
Services
(I.C.P.)
•Small Business Development
Signature Achievements
Conducted audit analysis during a competitive bidding process of sanitation services; this award
netted a savings of $1 million in one fiscal year for the City of Cincinnati Sanitation Department.
Developed multiple projects plans up to $10M, controlling for risk(s), monitoring work within scope,
cost limits, quality assurance assessments until the construction & architectural contract, project, or
program received completion status from the Federal U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
Created, directed the execution of a request for equitable adjustment (R.E.A.) totaling $10M+ exceeding
the Federal U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs' minor capital fund.
Designed and executed a curriculum training module and assessment leveraging extensive working
knowledge of andragogy principles for the D.H.S. Compliance Office Leadership Team (COLT) as
"Master Managers" in the evaluation of their management skills, temperament, and leadership style,
saving the department an estimated $1,500 savings per individual for a total savings of over $25k to the
State of Minnesota Department of Human Services Central Compliance Office.
Professional Experience
State of Minnesota, St. Paul, MN
Adjucatitive Neutral – Alternative Dispute Resolution Civil & Family January 2003 – Current
Serving as the Deputy Chief Steward for M.A.P.E local 201 regarding contract interceptions,
coordination, discussions, and grievance management.
Facilitate collaborative, problem-solving discussions, guiding parties in clearly identifying issues and
resolutions leading to an agreement(s) that withstand judicial review(s).
Navigate complex systems with multi-layers of requirements, often with confusing requirements with
families and individuals. Serve to help laypersons trapped in governmental red-tape by demystifying
the process in step-by-step guidance to arrive at their anticipated or intended outcome(s).
Serving as a small business guide, I direct individuals, small business owners, and government
vendors in navigating governmental systems requiring strict compliance protocols with federal & state
policies, procedures, rules, and regulations.
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State of Minnesota D.H.S. Central Compliance Office St. Paul, MN April 2021 – September 2021
Temporary Work-out-of-class (W.O.C.) Assignment as Certified Facilitator and Trainer of Real Colors®
As the Real Colors® certified facilitator, I designed and implemented organizational-specific training,
leveraging participants' understanding of each other and themselves in creating their D.H.S. Central
Office compliance plan.
Served as a strategic partner to develop, implement, and modify learning strategies or material to align
with the vision of the Chief Compliance Officer and Deputy Chief Compliance Officer for the MN DHS
Central Compliance Office Leadership Team (COLT.)
Leveraged extensive working knowledge of andragogy principles with modern learner models in
instructional design, facilitation, and evaluation of learning and development goals for the C.O.L.T.
Deliveredtheory-based, relevant management topics through various learning mediums to aid COLT
in applying and creating improved work environments.
Executed training and assessment for the DHS COLT as "Master Managers" in evaluating management
skills, temperament, and leadership style, saving the department an estimated $1,500 per individual.
Provided training status updates and stats to the Chief Compliance Officer and Deputy Chief Compliance
Officer s, tracking proposal and curriculum progress, monitoring COLT participations, and completing
various tasks and assignments associated with the DHS COLT Real Colors® Retreat.
Performed administrative tasks to facilitate virtual instructor-led training (including scheduling, attendance
documentation, and post-training assessments and feedback of DHS COLT.)
Demonstrate the ability to consistently deliver practical and thoughtful user experience in a dynamic
environment.
Coordinator Data Compliance & Business Continuity Planner II from August 2018 – April 2021, and October
2021 – current
Designed a proposal for the MN DHS Children & Family Services implementation and improvement of the
Economic Assistance & Employment Support Divisions (E.A.E.S.D.s') tracking of contracts for regulatory
compliance.
I developed and implemented compliance policy and procedures for E.A.E.S.D contracts, agreements, and
M.O.Us.
Manage and provide technical expertise in the creation and management of contracts, data-sharing
agreements for the Economic Assistance and Support Division.
Provided support and served as the principal point of contact for interactions with regulatory bodies,
including but not exclusive to the I.R.S. and S.S.A. for state E.A.E.S.D. contractual programs.
Led contract compliance, solicitation requirements, and reporting outcomes.
Collaborate with the D.H.S. contracts and legal compliance division to ensure that E.A.E.S.D. contracts,
agreements, and memorandums of understanding (M.O.U) are current, including all the proper
citations, and request a legal opinion from the D.H.S. data privacy office through ' 'E.A.E.S.D.'s attorney
when necessary.
Coordinate all functions and phases of ' 'E.A.E.S.D.'s agreements: reviewing, analyzing, developing,
negotiating, implementing, and managing the administration compliance with outside entities
including counties, tribes, and state and federal agencies on agreements terms, expectations, measures,
termination, costs and budgetary factors; and resolution to agreement problems, changes or
amendments.
Coordinate senior-level management reviews and approval for payment(s) of the monthly invoices for
I.E.V.S. and SAVE.
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U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs| Minneapolis, MN May 2016 – August 2018
U.S. Federal Contract Specialist; Construction, Architecture & Engineering
Created and directed the execution of a request for equitable adjustment (R.E.A.) totaling $10M+
exceeding the V.A.'s minor capital fund.
Resolved contract challenges resulting from ambiguous scope of work, delivery, production, quality,
and inspections using preventive diplomacy to recommend appropriate procurement methods.
Leveraging training/certification in ArcView G.I.S. (cartography and design) to read architectural &
engineering schematics and drawings, highlighting disconnects in contracts scope versus project
requirements and statements of work (S.O.W.).
Managed and tracked vendor certificate of liabilities (C.O.L.) as required and submitted for
governmental contracts, RFQ, R.F.B., and R.F.P. Created and implemented pre, and post-negotiation
memorandums and source selection documents.
Ramsey County Administered | Saint Paul, MN September 2007 – March 2017
Program Director – Client Directed Community Access for Disability Inclusion Waiver (CADI)
Responsible for care coordination, monitoring health and safety needs of clients to ensure services were
effectively met.
Planned and arranged for services via Service Agreement(s) in MnChoices Support Plan and informed
Ramsey County Clerk of the proposed services to be authorized, including service type, provider, cost,
frequency, and the total number of units needed for authorization.
Responsible for the Client-Directed CADI program growth and administrative functions to ensure
service viability consistent with the State of Minnesota Department of Human Services, and various
county Department of Children's Mental Health Services, and Mains’l Corporation (as of fiscal agent for
clients') mission, vision, and values and contract compliance with all pertinent laws and regulations.
Education
Ph.D. Leadership and Change
Doctoral student at Antioch University Graduate School of Leadership and Change, Yellow Springs, OH
Masters of Public Administration
Certification in ArcView G.I.S., Northern Kentucky University, Highland Heights, KY
Bachelor of Philosophy in Liberal Arts
Miami University, Oxford, OH
Credentials, Certifications, or Licensures
Humanities Responsible Conduct of Research, November 2020 | C.I.T.I. Program, A Division of BRANY™
Responsible Conduct of Research for Administrators, November 2020 | C.I.T.I. Program, A Division of
BRANY™
Social and Behavioral Responsible Conduct of Research, November 2020 | C.I.T.I. Program, A Division of
BRANY™
AU Graduate School of Leadership and Change - Human Participants in Research, November 2020 | C.I.T.I.
Program, A Division of BRANY™
Certified Real Colors Facilitator, September 2019 | Real Colors™
State of Minnesota Rule 114 Qualified Civil Mediations Training, 2014 | Mediation Center | Bloomington, MN
State of Minnesota Rule 114 Qualified Family Mediations Training, 2012 | Hamline University | Saint Paul,
MN
Training in Public Policy & Race, 2010 | University of Minnesota, Public Policy Institute |Minneapolis, MN
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Presentations, Publications, Projects & Leadership
PRESENTATION
Project description: Panel participants: Alesia G. Thompson with Helen Stewart, Ph.D., Ms. Finan
Hagos, and Ms. Camay McClure at Sonoma State University Rohnert Park, California, for the
Mediation Certification Course, "Culture, Bias, and Conflict," taught by Lorraine Segal, Contact
Remedy. "Unpacking" cultural differences and bias without an understanding of their impact or
awareness can contribute to conflict. Participants had the opportunity to hear a panel of African
American and African women sharing their experiences of navigating racism and bias in life and at
work on 29 October 2020
PUBLICATIONS
"Cross-Sectional Analysis of Section-Eight Participant Demographics," A Commissioned Housing
Study, for the City of Covington Kentucky Housing Department, 2001-2002
"The Effects of Hostile Corporate Takeovers on Employees and the Community" Master's Thesis, 1990
PROJECTS
Project description: Case Study Analysis – "Exploring ' 'Practitioner's Perspective on the Impact of the
COVID-19 Pandemic has had on the Practice of Mediation and Arbitration";" in requirement as part of
the doctoral learning achievement through Antioch University Graduate School of Leadership and
Change. 2020
Project description: Co-facilitating as a coach for the 30-hour General Skills Mediation Training
sponsored by the Mediation Center, Richfield, Minnesota. This was a role-based simulation exercise
with immediate feedback from coaches. 2019
LEADERSHIP & COMMUNITY PRESENCE
Member, past chair, past vice-chair Board of Directors, CapitolRiver Council District 17, 2018-2020
Past Chair CapitolRiver Council District 17, Fiscal Committee 2018-2020
Past Chair, N.L.P.C. (faith-based organization) Personnel Committee 2019-2021, Fiscal Committee 2019-
2021
Member, Association for Conflict Resolution – Minnesota Association for Conflict Resolution, 2018 -
present
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COMPETENCY STATEMENT for ALESIA G. THOMPSON
LinkedIn:
SUMMARY:
Highly skilled regulatory affairs professional experienced in governmental and nonprofit sectors, with a
passion for helping people understand and navigate complex regulatory requirements. I leverage
temperament analysis in designing, developing, implementing, and managing programs and services with
broad compliance functions related to governmental contracting, vendor management, and program/service
risk evaluations.
EXPERTISE:
Charting paths for individuals and businesses through highly complex regulatory environments
through the ability to apply rules to real-life facts
Curriculum design and implementation leveraging personality temperament methodology as a
certified Real Colors® facilitator
Program and Process Auditing as part of a comprehensive risk assessment
Program leadership & team building development, presenter, & educator
DIFFERENTIATORS:
I am currently a second-year doctoral student at Antioch's Ph.D. in Leadership and Change doctoral
program, researching the impact of mediation on how governments respond to scarce resource
allocations environments.
Master's Degree in Public Administration (M.P.A.) with a minor in Geographical Information
Systems (G.I.S.) from Northern Kentucky University, Highland Heights, KY.
Leverage prior residencies in Europe, Central Africa, West Africa, and the United States to manage
diverse staff across varying cultures.
Change Leader focusing on building and sustaining healthy multi-dynamic collaborations.
Demonstrated proven success in facilitating complex multiple-party negotiations with competing
interests.
EFFECTIVE COMPLIANCE FUNCTIONAL ASSETS/SKILLS:
I. Regulatory Affairs
System owner for in-house regulatory information tools and systems, electronic document
management systems.
Serve as the subject matter expert (SME) with knowledge of governmental and nonprofit regulatory
contracting authority, formatting, publishing, and transmittal requirements for submission and
execution with close attention to detail and the ability to work on multiple projects with tight
deadlines.
Serve as a representative for regulatory operations in project teams to support vendor submission,
planning, and coordination of system development activities.
II. Contract Administration
Build upon industry evaluative knowledge in electronic submission and computerized system
validation standards using strategic analysis in tracking and archiving regulatory communications
and compliance requests.
Demonstrate executive-level experience in administering and maintaining regulatory contract
documents authoring templates using demonstrated robust project management and
organizational skills to absorb new technical/strategic information with the flexibility to adapt
accordingly.
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III. Personnel Development/Supervision
Leverage prior knowledge and use of the MAPE labor relations contract supporting a fair and
equitable work environment in serving as Local 201’s Deputy Chief Steward.
Directed and assessed staff performance established performance ratings and expectations.
Mediate and advise senior leadership in adjusting labor grievances according to the current labor
relations contract or plan.
Hired, trained, managed, and developed direct reporting staff to achieve high job satisfaction and
departmental goals supporting organizational mission/objective.
IV. Financial Operations
Routinely performed a cost/benefit analysis to ensure that sound financial and programmatic
evidence supports divisional contracts/ data-sharing agreements.
Developed a divisional "playbook" evaluating data sharing agreements (D.S.A.) and contracts for
estimating implementation resource needs, driving the execution of regulatory contract activities
under the agreement(s).
V. Program Management
Directed, reviewed, prepared, and updated as appropriate, divisional business continuity plans.
Assisted other divisional managers and supervisors in their compliance with I.R.S. Publication 1075
related to Federal Tax Information (F.T.I.) and Social Security data protection.
Developed and monitored a SharePoint Site for the divisional tracking and monitoring of contract
regulatory compliance documents.
CONSULTANCY EXPERIENCE
ClearVision Mediation Services, LLC Bloomington, MN
Chief Executive Officer and Principal Owner (January 2003 – Present)
I. Compliance Audit & Internal Budget Analysis
Provide independent appraisals of governance, risk, and control. Review the reliability and
integrity of financial and operational information.
Educate and direct staff on best practices related to safeguarding program/agency data.
Review operations for consistency with operational goals and objectives.
Recommend operating improvements. Facilitate the coordination of periodic audits of program &
staff compliance.
Identify and communicate with C-level managements' responsibility and risk-level with internal
controls.
Monitor staff/program compliance with laws, regulations, and policies.
Create and present periodic reliability reports detailing compliance with state and federal laws.
Manage organizational follow-up efforts with internal control/audits staff, stakeholders, and legal
entities as warranted or required.
Conduct situational analysis that examines customers' strengths and weaknesses, available
external opportunities, and the threats they face from competitors. This SWOT analysis is for
strategic planning and is about future economic, competitive, and technological conditions and
their effects on anticipated long-term and short-term goals.
II. Project & Program Management
Manage 10+ contract staff with direct supervision responsibility for screening, hiring, training, and
terminating as needed.
Evaluate the performance of contract staff per contract deliverables for promotions, merit
increases, suspensions, or discharge as warranted and documented.
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Develop initial project scope plans and serve as project/program manager for projects from < $1M
to over $10M. Control risk(s), monitor work within scope, cost limits, quality assurance
assessments until project/program is completed.
Direct and facilitate discussion of lessons learned in wrap-up discussions with stakeholders.
Identify and manage interdependencies between strategic initiatives and operational areas to
achieve intended objectives. Identify, aggregate, and manage macro-level risks across the same
scope.
Facilitate planning with dependent projects and products, including relevant stakeholders and
owners, to align on program roadmap and goals, budget, and schedule.
III. Contract Negotiation/ Client Advocacy/Mediation & Arbitration
Facilitate collaborative, problem-solving discussion serving as a court neutral, guiding parties in
clearly identifying issues and resolutions leading to an agreement(s) that withstand judicial
review(s).
Mediate disputes among service providers/state/federal grantees and clients and advocating for
their needs using Community Access for Disability Inclusion (CADI) waivers.
Navigate complex systems with multi-layers of requirements, often with confusing requirements
with families and individuals. Services help laypersons trapped in governmental red-tape by
demystifying the process in step-by-step guidance to arrive at their anticipated or intended
outcome(s).
Led a team conducting regulatory intake, internal and external audit support, quality monitoring,
measurement, reporting, and delivery of results to the state and federal grantees for CADI services
clients.
Negotiated and managed divisional computer data matching (C.M.A.s), data sharing agreements
(D.S.A.s), and memorandums of understanding (M.O.U.s) for DHS CFS EAESD.
IV. Investigative and Corrective Action Determinations/Mediation & Arbitration
As a privately hired adjudicative court neutral, led and facilitated data audits and reviews by
external oversight agencies, working with state and federal program staff and technical and legal
team to ensure compliance with contractual agreements and procedures.
Led and facilitated risk assessments based on federal directives, state disaster policy, and industry
best practices.
Conducted workflow documentation during a competitive bidding process of sanitation services;
this award netted a savings of $1 million in one fiscal year.
Created status reports, presented policy guidance briefings for C-level departmental staff,
producing affidavits and correspondence to external entities.
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AGENDA REPORT
Meeting Date:January 10, 2022 Meeting Type:Charter Commission
Submitted By:Melissa Moore, City Clerk
Title
MissionStatementand Strategic Values
Background
In 2015 the City Council (Council)
programs, and projects of the City: We believe Fridley will be a safe, vibrant, friendly and stable home for
families and businesses.The Council also established three primary organizational values to guide the
behaviors and culture of the organization. In all things, the City shall be: Friendly, Responsive and Driven.
Tatement
into the Fridley Charter through the work it performs. On March 1 and May 3, 2021 theCommission
agreed to conduct work planning sessions to evaluate and plan the direction ofits work and create a
strategic direction.
Chair Nelson asked staff toprepare this Agenda Report as an introduction to a potential strategic
planning exercise. At its first meeting in January, Commission willexplore how each member sees the
role, direction, and goals of the Commission. Staff will facilitateaStrength, Opportunities, Aspirations
and Results(SOAR)Activity for the group. The Commission will be asked to consider:
Strengths: What are we most proud of? What makes the Charter Commission unique? What do
we excel at? How do we use our strengths to get results? What are our greatest
accomplishments?
Opportunities: What can we build on? How can we best meet the needs of those we serve? What
changes and trends should we consider for our work?What partnerships would lead to greater
success?
Aspirations: What do we care deeply about? What are some initiatives that would support our
aspirations?What do our future meetings look like? How can we positively impact our
community?
Results: How do we know we are succeeding? What resources are needed to implement our
opportunities and aspirations? How do we choose what we work on next? How do we translate
our goals into tangible outcomes?
Vision Statement
We believe Fridley will bea safe, vibrant, friendly and stable home for families and businesses.
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After a review of responses for each area, the group will work to find consensus and common themes
from the exercise. Those themes will serve as the beginning work in creating a Mission Statement
(Mission) and several strategic values.
At subsequent meetings, the Commission will reflect on and consider the results from its SOAR Activity
and work to craft a Mission and strategic values. Both documents will:
!Provides clarity on the ;
!Assist the Commission, and staff, in prioritizing specific goals and issues affecting the group;
!Support the continued transformation of working dynamics and culture;
!Serve as an aspirational guide for the Commission; and
!Steer productive meetings for the group.
Recommendation
None.
Attachments and Other Resources
Vision Statement
We believe Fridley will be a safe, vibrant, friendly and stable home for families and businesses.
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