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Human Resources Activities There were two resignations during 2012--Kathi Osmonson, Fire Marshal / Building Official, and Police Officer Greggory Neumann. In addition, Marge Norquist retired in 2012. To address the vacancy in the building official position, the City brought back part-time inspector Don Burda on a temporary basis and later hired Steve Thorp, as the permanent Building Official. The City also hired eight Seasonals in the Public Works Department for 2012. In other HR news, the City Council approved the Employee Safety Manual on April 9, 2012. Labor agreements were ratified with all three bargaining units (Council approved in March of 2012.) To further address the departure of Kathi Osmonson, the City Council approved shifting the fire marshal duties to Jeremiah Anderson in May of 2012. Police Officer testing to fill the existing vacancy occurred December 13, 2012. During 2012, the City Council approved two changes to the Personnel Manual, one dealing with uniform reimbursements and the other dealing with contributions to employees' Retirement Health Savings Plan (RHSP) as a result of the decertification of the AFSCME bargaining unit which occurred in December of 2011. Event Plannin The Administration Department, led by the efforts of Assistant City Administrator Desaree Crane, planned and coordinated the City Council & Staff Retreat in February, the Town Hall Meeting in April and the Employee Appreciation Luncheon in June. The City Council and staff Retreat was held at the Mounds View Community Center on Thursday, February 16, 2012, to discuss the 2012 City Goals. The annual Town Hall Meeting was held on Monday, April 16, 2012, at Mounds View City Hall. The Mayor gave his State of the City Address to a full audience of residents. The City Administrator presented the 2012 City Goals and Jerry Skelly was identified as 2011 Citizen of the Year. Jerry's family was there to accept the award on his behalf. In addition, the 2011 Patrick Holmes volunteer Coach of the Year award was presented to Eric Bowman. Feedback from residents attending the meeting was positive. City employees participated in an employee appreciation luncheon at the Mounds View Event Center on Wednesday, June 13, 2012, in appreciation of their hard work and dedication to the City. Eligible employees reaching years -of -service milestones were presented recognition certificates and all employees were entered into drawings for donated door prizes including hats, shirts, gift cards, tools and electronics. While not a City function per se, Assistant City Administrator Desaree Crane and staff representing other departments attended planning meetings for the Festival in the Park, which occurred on August 18. From all accounts, the 2012 Festival was one of the best ever. The parade was well attended, numerous classic and collector cars took part in the car show, the K9 demonstration was a big hit, food was tasty and the beverages refreshing, kids games were enjoyed and the fireworks were stellar. Medtronic sponsored the fireworks display, Twin Cities Gateway dollars covered the marketing and radio spots and Bethlehem Baptist Church also provided funds to assist with the Festival. The Committee did a great job on the 2012 Festival and we're all looking forward to a bigger and better Festival in 2013. (Photos on next page.) Page 7