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Item No. (D Staff Report No. 'M-2 ON GOS Meeting Date: 5/5/97 • Type of Business:WK WK: Work Session;PH:Public Hearing; CA:Consent Agenda;CB: Council Business City of Mounds View Staff Report To: Mayor and City Council From: Lynnette Morgan 1 Item Title/Subject: Personnel Com ittee Date of Report: May 1, 1997 Over the past 2 years,Mounds View staff have experienced several organizational changes. These events have greatly impacted the City as a whole which has put a strain on employee communication, responsibilities, moral and productivity among and between all parties. Last November an employee survey was conducted to gather information pertaining to a variety of employee issues. The survey results indicated a need for further exploration regarding organizational change. As a result, Chuck, Cathy and I have met with consultants regarding the above situation. Out of the three consultants, it was determined that James Arnott of Twin City Leadership would best meet the needs of the City both financially as well as conceptually. His consulting services would involve the following: a reviewing of documents related to employee • attitudes, interviewing key players about recent changes in management personnel, conducting several focus groups, and facilitating a series of employee sessions focused on training themes to help participants better deal with changes in the organization climate. The project objective is to 1) build an open communication climate, 2) develop strategies for employees to adjust to organizational change, and 3) foster a sense of professionalism in the workplace. The procedure consists of five phases at a cost of$4,700. Having a consultant assist in evaluating the situation would provide an outside perception on the issues as well providing solutions which be overlooked internally. Staff is recommending Twin City Leadership to provide personnel services. $6000 is budgeted in Office the Administrator for consulting services. •