8.0. EDSR 05-08-1995 ITEM NO. 8
CITY OF ELK RIVER
SUMMARY OF PROPOSAL ALTERNATIVES
Considering the budgetary constraints of the City of Elk River, Lee Colby and I
have condensed the comprehensive proposal into what we feel would be a
"start" at addressing some of the issues brought out in the Needs Assessment.
There would be certain topics that would not be addressed or at least very little.
The following is our proposal at the onset (prioritized):
I. DiSC workshops where all City personnel would attend two half day
sessions. This would be scheduled three times. This training would help
staff understand different behavior styles, diffuse conflict, and open lines of
communication with external and internal customers.
II. Facilitated Planning sessions comprised of a cross sectional group
scheduled for 2 1/2 hours five times. These are important because specific
issues from the Needs Assessment would begin to be addressed and dealt
with as a group (same as original proposal only less time
allotted). (total 12.5 hrs)
• ill. Task Forces made up of volunteers and appointees would be established to
work on work flow, procedures, and material evaluations (same as in
original proposal only less time allotted). Would schedule three task forces
to meet twice each for 1 1/2 hours. (total 9 hrs)
IV. Short-Term Strategies would be utilized for one-on-one coaching, observing
staff meetings, and miscellaneous meetings as needed. (total 6 hrs)
V. Customer Service sessions for all City staff. Scheduled in three half-day
sessions.
The following was omitted from the original proposal:
1. Decreased the time allotted for Facilitated Planning Sessions, Task Forces,
and Short-Term Team Building Strategies.
2. Employee Training: a. Communication Skills for Mgmt
b. Teamwork Skills
c. Effective Meeting Management
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This alternative plan is as condensed as possible and still begins to address the
major issues in the Needs Assessment. We also recommend that this
alternative plan be implemented as soon as possible so as not to lose
momentum and to show the community that the City is serious about adressing
the identified issues.
SAMPLE SCHEDULE AND FEES
9:00-11:30 Facilitated Planning
12:00- 1:30 Task Force Meeting
1:30- 2:30 Short-Term Strategies
Scheduled once weekly
Total: 5 - 314 days (5 X $900) $4500
1 - 1/2 day 600
• DISC PERSONAL PROFILE SYSTEM 4388
Six half-day sessions with profiles
*Time needed: Min. 1-3 weeks
CUSTOMER SERVICE 1800
Three half-day sessions
* Time needed: 1-3 weeks
PROJECT DEVELOPMENT TIME (LOGGED) (approx) 1200
TOTAL $12,488
(Plus mileage for Lee Colby .28 per mile)
* Scheduling depends upon availability of staff.