10.c3 Resolution 03-21-23-08 Amending Personnel Policy
CITY OF SCANDIA
RESOLUTION NO. 03-21-23-08
RESOLUTION AMENDING THE PERSONNEL POLICY
OF THE CITY OF SCANDIA
WHEREAS, the City Council adopted Resolution 03-16-10-10 establishing personnel
policies for the City of Scandia; and
WHEREAS, the personnel policies have been amended by Resolutions 10-19-10-03, 2-
21-12-05, 08-10-14-04, and 06-19-18-01 and by motions of the City Council on November 17,
2015 and July 20, 2021; and
WHEREAS, amendments to the policy have been recommended to coordinate with the
Take Home Vehicle Policy adopted on March 21,2023;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SCANDIA, WASHINGTON COUNTY, MINNESOTA, that it should and
hereby does make the amendments to Section 10 l) (Use of City Vehicles, Equipment Supplies,
Tools, Uniforms and Facilities) as follows:
l) Use of City Vehicles, Equipment, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms and Facilities
1) In using the City’s vehicular equipment, employees must keep in mind the fact that they
are representatives of City government and that their conduct in adhering to the rules of safety and courtesy
on the road is a reflection, for good or bad, on the City. Thus, it is impera tive that such employee abide by
these rules and policies with the highest degree of professionalism. Any fines or forfeitures incurred by an
employee while operating a City vehicle due to traffic or parking violations shall be the responsibility of
the employee and all fines, forfeitures or monies shall be paid by the employee.
2) City vehicles, equipment, supplies, tools and uniforms shall not be used for private or
unauthorized purposes, except as may be authorized by the Take-Home Vehicle Policy. City owned
vehicles are to be used only for City business. Only City employees may drive City vehicles. Persons
other than City employees are allowed as passengers in City Vehicles only upon prior approval of the City
Administrator. Non-member passengers on any City owned fire apparatus is forbidden unless approved by
the Fire Chief. Travel beyond the local area must be approved by the department head so it is known where
the vehicle will vehicle will be at all times.
3) City tools and equipment are not to be used for anything other than City purposes.
Employees or friends may not use tables, chairs, ladders, tools, equipment, office equipment, etc. for
personal use.
4) Employees or friends may not use the facilities for non-work-related activities such as
washing vehicles, tuning engines, rotating tires, meetings, etc. Employees may rent facilities (parks,
community center, etc.) consistent with other policies related to facility rental and in the same manner as
the general public.
5) Employees shall be responsible for the proper care and use of City vehicles, equipment,
supplies, tools and uniforms and shall promptly report to their supervisor all accidents, breakdowns or the
malfunction of any equipment so that the repairs may be made.
Resolution No.: 03-21-23-08
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Adopted by the Scandia City Council this 21st day of March, 2023
Christine Maefsky, Mayor
ATTEST:
Anne Hurlburt, Interim City Administrator