May 13, 2019

Employment Opportunities

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please contact Katie Meyer, x 5138.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

City Manager Update 2

City Manager & Directors Updates 3-4

I’m Glad You Asked 5

Employee Training 6

Safety Beacon 7

Wellness Program 8-9

Bike to Lunch 10

One Bag Challenge 10

City Bike Club 10

Wellness Newsletter 11

Corridor Games 12-13

Employee Blood Drive 14

New Employees

Talya Duffy, Public Works – Temporary Public Works Laborer effective May 13. Talya comes to us from Scooter's Coffee in Cedar Rapids.

Cade Saeugling, Public Works– Temporary Sewer Maintenance Worker effective May 6. Cade comes to us from playing Jr. Hockey in Montana.

Caleb Wagner, Public Works – Temporary Sewer Maintenance Worker effective May 13. Caleb comes to us from the University of Northern Iowa.

Summer Interns

Olivia Von Gries, Veterans Memorial Intern effective May 13. Olivia

is a recent graduate from The University of Iowa.

Gustave Stewart , Corridor Metropolitan Planning Organization -Intern effective May 13. Gustave recently earned his undergrad degree from the University of Iowa.

Joe Wilensky, Community Development - Planning Intern effective May 15. Joe is currently a graduate student at the University of Iowa

Brycen Snell, Public Works – Engineering Intern I effective May 13. Brycen is currently a student at Iowa State University.

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Employee News

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Summer Interns (continued)

Charlton Rodriquez, Public Works – Engineering Intern I effective May 13. Charlton is currently a student at the University of Iowa

Daniel Zirtzman, Public Works – Engineering Intern II effective May 13. Daniel comes from the University Of Iowa College of Engineering.

Ryan Kowalsky – Engineering – Engineering Intern I effective May 13. Ryan is currently a student at the University of Iowa.

John Zbanek-Hill, Library – Library Seasonal effective May 13. John comes to us from the Iowa City Community School District.

Kami Zbanek-Hill – Library – Library Seasonal effective May 13. Kami comes to us from Cedar Rapids Prairie High School.

Kaitlyn Hansen, Library – Library Seasonal effective May 13. Kaitlyn comes to us from the University of Iowa.

Michaela Dolphin, Library – Library Seasonal effective May 13. Michaela is currently attending Kirkwood Community College.

Elana Becker, Water Pollution Control – WPC Lab Intern effective May 13. Elana is a recent graduate from the University of Iowa.

Employee Transfers

Mark Young, Utilities – transferred to Water Plant Operator I effective May 13. His previous position was Transit Service Worker.

Employee Retirements

Frank Satariano, Fire – retiring on May 18. Frank started with the City on October 13, 1980. His current position is Fire Captain (Shift).

All City employees are invited to join City Manager Jeff Pomeranz for his May 30 City Update event. This is your opportunity to visit with the City Manager and hear Jeff discuss City topics and answer questions submitted by you and other employees. Thursday, May 30 8:00 to 9:30 a.m. Downtown Library Breakfast: 8:00 to 8:30 a.m. Beems Auditorium Presentation and Questions: 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Whipple Auditorium All City employees are invited and encouraged to attend. The use of flex time will not be required. Space is limited, so please RSVP to Citymanager@cedar-rapids.org to reserve your seat. A response is required by Friday, May 24 to help us plan for breakfast. Do you have a City related question you would like addressed by Jeff? Submit your questions to citymanager@cedar-rapids.org. Jeff will address as many questions as possible at the event.

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City Manager and

Director Updates

Police Station Security Upgrades

In 2013, the United States Secret Service and the Department of Homeland Security provided a physical security assessment for the Cedar Rapids Police Department. One of their recommendations was to upgrade the exterior security of the Police Station and better control access to limit both intentional and unintentional intrusion into secure areas where only authorized personnel should be allowed. As a result of these recommendations, the Police Department made multiple physical improvements to make the facility safer for the employees assigned there and those who visit to conduct official business. The Police Department also upgraded their security policies.

Beginning on Monday, May 13, the Police Department will begin a project involving new gates and fencing. The project should take approximately two weeks to finish (Inclement weather may alter the schedule).

The project includes the following:

New gates at the main entrance, employee entrance, and dock entrance.

Fencing and a secured walk gate will be installed between the main entrance and the building.

The addition of three-strand wire throughout the perimeter fencing around the main parking lot.

Access readers will be installed in police vehicles to provide easy access when entering the lot.

A new video and audio system will be installed at the front gate entrance.

The project is the continuation of the security upgrades that were recommended by the United States Secret Service and Department of Homeland Security.

Bike Share Ribbon Cutting

All our welcome to join us on Monday, May 13, 5:30 p.m. in Greene Square for a ribbon cutting and community bike ride celebrating the arrival of the city’s first bike share program featuring electric assist bikes. In celebration of National Bike Month, residents are invited to participate in a variety of bike friendly activities next week. A full schedule of events can be found on the City’s website: www.cityofcr.com/bikecr.

Traffic Signal Relocation on Edgewood Road

There will be a Public Hearing on the next council agenda regarding roadway improvements on Edgewood Road to improve safety, operations, and provide access for both new and existing development. A key component of the project is to relocate the traffic signal located at the south entrance (near Hy-Vee/McDonalds), and move them to the north entrance (near Zeppelins). The signal relocation is important to the success of the project for multiple reasons:

These roadway changes are necessary to accommodate and safely handle the anticipated traffic volumes now through the year 2040. The Highway 100 extension provides access to the largest of the 5 growth areas identified in EnvisionCR. City staff are collaborating with the development community to take advantage of this opportunity for new growth and economic activity in this portion of the City. We anticipate traffic volumes to significantly increase at this location because of the anticipated growth.

One key change is the relocation of the current traffic signal north of the interchange to a location closer to Blairs Ferry Road. The current intersection at the Fountains will remain open as an un-signalized intersection. This location will still be used by the majority of existing traffic to access the Fountains. The existing signal north of Highway 100 is too close to the interchange for drivers to safely cross lanes and complete their turns. Moving the signal will improve safety and allow drivers more space to travel to the relocated signal to complete their turns.

These roadway modifications provides equal and improved access to all of the property’s on both sides of Edgewood Road and improves the overall operation.

These roadway modifications take into account other needed improvements to Blairs Ferry Road, and the continued extension of Edgewood Road. Now is the time to make these improvements on Edgewood Rd, before the Edgewood Town Centre development and Fleet Farm construction are completed.

PW staff believe the signal relocation affords the best solution to improve safety and functionality on Edgewood Road to support future development.

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City Manager and

Director Updates (continued)

SC Bodner Project

Staff will be bringing forward a Term Sheet for City Council’s consideration regarding a development on the “Banjo Block,” the property just east of the Library. We have been working with SC Bodner Company since later summer of last year on this project. The Developer has secured purchase agreements on the properties. The following is a summary of the project:

Minimum Investment: $32.3 million

Minimum Improvements: Construction of a new, 186,000 sq. ft. 5-story, mixed-use building and 68,000 sq. ft. parking garage.

184 residential, market rate apartments

120 1-bedroom apartments

50 2-bedroom apartments

6 3-bedroom apartments

8 2-bedroom, 2-story townhomes

Approximately 4,000 sq. ft. of amenity space – workout facility, bike shop & storage

1,000 sq. ft. first floor retail

Roof deck patio, and interior pool courtyard

4-story, 68,000 sq. ft. parking structure of approximately 222 spaces

This is a very high profile site in the community and compliments investments made by the City in the Library and Green Square Park. The Term Sheet which is being brought to the City Council for consideration outlines preliminary terms of a Development Agreement. Staff is recommending providing a net present value of $5,245,000 in annual reimbursement of 100% of the increased property taxes generated by the project for up to 20 years.

Ahmann Companies & REM Iowa Project

A resolution of support for a joint project between LTRI, LLC (Ahmann Companies) and REM Iowa is being presented to Council for consideration of financial incentives under the Community Benefit Program. The project involves two 8-unit housing projects on two

sites, one on 16th Avenue SW near Czech Village, the other on 33rd Avenue SW east of Edgewood Rd SW. The housing projects provide supportive housing for persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The following is a summary of the project:

$2 million total capital investment

Construction of a two, 4,632 sq. ft. residential buildings

8 bedrooms in each building

Commercial kitchen

Meeting area for families new

Creation of 6 new jobs

Staff is recommending the standard housing incentive of 10-year, 100% reimbursement of increased taxes generated by the improvements under the Community Benefit program based on an emerging need for the housing units.

IT System Updates and Outage Alerts

The Information Technology Department will start posting IT System Updates and Outage Alerts in the Announcements Section (shown below) on the IT ServiceDesk Portal. You may access the IT Service Desk Portal at http://itsupport to see IT System Updates and Outage Alerts Announcements as well as submit and view your ServiceDesk Tickets.

Weekly planned IT System Updates will also be in the Employee Connection Newsletter.

Please contact the IT Service Desk at 286-5500 with any questions.

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I’m Glad You Asked!

Last week the answer to this question was: minimal organizational politics. This week, we will look at another indicator of

organizational health: clarity and consistency. In the video link below, Patrick Lencioni describes organizational health as

clarity which is created by repetitive messages. It is difficult for teams to be effective when team members are confused about

the priorities, decisions and their roles. To gauge your team’s progress, you can ask yourself a few question.

When several team members are asked the same question, do they provide the same response? Answering “Yes”

indicates organizational health.

Would all team members agree on the current top priority for your team and department? Answering “Yes” indicates

organizational health.

Do team members know what is happening in programs and responsibilities of team members? Answering “Yes”

indicates organizational health.

At the end of meetings, do all team members understand the final decisions and action steps for the topic discussed?

Answering “Yes” indicates organizational health.

This video provides Patrick Lencinoi’s recommendations on creating and reinforcing clarity within teams.

https://www.tablegroup.com/pat/video-library

What do you think? How can you tell that our city organization is getting healthier? Email your response to organiza-tionalhealth@cedar-rapids.org

How do you measure success in organizational health?

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There is still time to participate in the City of Cedar Rapids Wellness Program!

Take advantage of these FREE resources to improve your well-being and be eligible for great incentives.

Steps to Complete

1. Online Health Risk Assessment Questionnaire – Due 5/31/2019 Access your portal at www.myhealthywithhsi.com/CityCR

a. Employees Member ID: Employee ID Number

b. Spouses Member ID: Employee ID + Spouse date of birth in the format –YYYYMMDD Example: Employee ID = 12345; Spouse DOB = April 25, 1979; ID = 1234519790425

2. Health Screening – Due 5/31/2019

From the wellness portal, participants can select one of the following screening options:

3. Understand Your Health Risk Assessment – Due 7/1/2019

Attend a seminar onsite or view a video on the wellness portal to understand your results and the resources available to help you maintain or improve your well-being

Video Option: Access your wellness portal at www.myhealthywithhsi.com/citycr

View the “Understand Your Health Risk Assessment Video” Tile

Select “More” to find the online Video

Select “Record” for the video link and to record your completion

Onsite Option: Attend an onsite session and sign-in with the facilitator

Tuesday, May 14th at 8:00am in Police Department Community Room

Tuesday, May 14th at 4:00pm in Police Department Community Room

Wednesday, May 15th at 3:00pm in City Hall Training Room (Basement)

Tuesday, May 22nd at 3:00pm in CSC Time Check Hall

Wednesday, May 29th at 7:15am in CSC Time Check Hall

Questions? Contact Health Solutions directly at 888-362-5920 or by email at info@hsi-rx.com

Eligible Population Incentive

Benefit Eligible Employees All benefit eligible employees are invited to participate regardless of participation in the health plan

2020 Health Plan with Wellness Rate Discounted health plan premiums are available when you participate in the Wellness Program

Covered Spouses

Must be enrolled in the Health Plan

$200 Cash Card

Mailed to the spouse after completed requirements

Onsite Screening Health Form Weland or LabCorp

Schedule through your wellness portal or call Health Solutions. Re-maining Onsite Screenings:

Friday, May 17th at Health Solutions Office (call to schedule)

Thursday, May 23rd at CSC in the

Download a health form for your medical provider to submit in lieu of completing a screening.

Health Form data must be new from the last 12 months.

Arrange a screening at a Weland or LabCorp location near you! Find locations and forms in your wellness portal.

NOTE: Weland Labs only completes lab draws, biometrics must be submitted separately.

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SPRING IS IN THE AIR!

Your Wellness Ambassadors are highlighting Ways to Get Moving in the months ahead.

*Denotes event may be logged for Wellness Points as a Community-Based Fitness Event in the Wellness Portal.

**Denotes event may be logged for 25 Wellness Points as Corridor Corporate Games in the Wellness Portal.

Strong to the Core Challenge (Worth 25 Wellness Points) Sign in to your Wellness Portal to enroll. This 8-week challenge provides guidance in developing strong core muscles to improve balance, flexibility, and back health. From press-ups to wall-sits, exercises work the back, abdomen, and pelvis areas. Participants can follow along or go at their own pace. Each week includes an instructional exercise video and education.

Meet Me at the Market

A social walk, run, bike, dance and yoga event every Thursday. May through the first week of September at NewBo City Market! Learn more at MeetMeCR.org You can wellness points for attending this Community-Based Fitness Event.

Bike to Work Week Join cyclists from across the community for a week-long celebration of special events! Find a schedule of events at CityofCR.com/BikeCR. There is a competition to see which employer can send the most employees to the Wednesday, May 15 Bike to Lunch event. Earn wellness points for attending this Community-Based Fitness Event!

City Manager’s 1-Bag Challenge City Manager Jeff Pomeranz challenges every citizen to collect at least one bag of litter each year to help CleanUpCR. Take this challenge, and lunch is on us at the June Employee Speaker Series events! Use the #trashtag and #1BagChallenge hashtags to share photos of your cleanup and earn wellness points for attending this Community-Based Fitness Event!

Corridor Corporate Games The City of Cedar Rapids is competing in the 2019 Corridor Corporate Games (CCG), a company-based competition that offers 25 sports and events during June and July throughout the Cedar Rapids/Iowa City area. The purpose of the CCG is to promote physical activity and employee wellness, as well as cultivate and instill company pride. Pick a sport or event you want to participate in or volun-teer to help with, then register at corridorcorporategames.org. Click the dashboard button at the top right corner to set up your ac-count and use the company code CCGCITYCR when registering. Our Corporate Games Managers will be in contact with you with more details.

Questions? Contact a Wellness Ambassador in your area or Health Solutions at 888-362-5920 or info@hsi-rx.com

MAY

Strong to the Core Challenge May-June via your wellness portal

Meet Me at the Market* May 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30

Bike to Work Week* May 11–17

JUNE

Corridor Corporate Games** All month long!

1-Bag Challenge // Employee Speaker Series* June 13 & 27, Location TBD

Meet Me at the Market* June 6, 13, 20 & 27

JULY

Corridor Corporate Games** All month long!

Meet Me at the Market* July 4, 11, 18, 25

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Bike to Lunch

Newbo City Market

Wednesday, May 15

Bike from your workplace to the Newbo City Market.

BikeCR volunteers will provide a trail update at 12:00 in the market square.

Lunch is at your own expense.

One ‘Wellness Hour’ may be used for this event. Must sign in at BikeCR

table to use wellness hour.

Time away from your normal work schedule must be approved by your

supervisor. For questions please contact Holly Ruble, ext 4859

One Bag Challenge

On Monday May 6, staff from Cedar Rapids WPCF collected 15 bags of trash, 8 tires, and additional large items.

Join the City’s Bike Club

In order to join, you will need to have or create an account on Strava.com. Next, search clubs (under the Explore tab) for City of Cedar Rapids Employee Club and join! There are challenges, prizes for participants, and we occasionally have gatherings as well.

Bike to Work Week Challenge – From May 13 to May 17, log your miles on Strava. The member with the most miles wins a prize!

Upcoming challenges – Worksite challenge (June), Car Free Fridays (July-September).

If you have questions please contact Holly at h.ruble@cedar-rapids.org

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Calling all Competitors!

The City of Cedar Rapids is competing in the 2019 Corridor Corporate Games (CCG), a company based competition that offers 25 sports and events during June and July throughout the Cedar Rapids/Iowa City area. The purpose of the CCG is to promote physical activity and employee wellness, as well as cultivate and instill company pride.

We will be competing in Division 1 against other area companies and government organizations including Iowa City and Linn County. We earn points by participating, placing in events and volunteering. There are many ways you can help us win!

At the conclusion of the Games, the coveted Corporate Cup will be awarded to the winner of each division! Below is a list of the sports and events that will be offered:

2019 Sport/Event Opportunities

** These sports have limited entries for companies. Declaring your interest does not guarantee you will compete in this sport or event.

Pick a sport or event you want to participate in or volunteer to help with, then register at https://www.corridorcorporategames.org/ Click the dashboard button at the top right corner to set up your account and use the company code CCGCITYCR when registering. Our Corporate Games Managers will be in contact with you with more details.

Important Notes:

Registration is required: Only employees that register (link above) will be eligible to participate.

“Limited” versus “unlimited” participation: As stated in the asterisks (**) above, team sports have limited entries. All sports/events without the asterisks (**) have no participation limits.

Participation is free: All team sports and events are FREE to participants (exception: golf is free if the team chooses to walk the course or there is an optional $16 cart fee.)

Bags** Basketball - 3 on 3** Basketball Shooting

Blood Donation Challenge Bocce** Bowling**

Burst Your Thirst Challenge Cycling Tour Ride | CR/Hiawatha Cycling Tour Ride | IA City/C’ville

Disc Golf** Dodgeball** Fitness Walk

Golf | 4 Person Best Shot** Kickball** Meals from the Heartland Challenge

Mud Volleyball** Nature Walk Road Race

Sand Volleyball** Spikeball** Track & Field**

Tug of War** Ultimate** Yoga

Zumba

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What sport will you participate in? Disc golf, tug of war, fitness

walk, yoga or any of the others listed on the calendar below?

We need your help to compete in Corridor Corporate Games

against other teams throughout the Cedar Rapids/Iowa City

area.

Pick a sport or event you want to participate in or volunteer to help with, then register at: https://www.corridorcorporategames.org/Click the dashboard button at the top right corner to set up your account and use the company code CCGCITYCR when registering. Our Corporate Games Managers will be in contact with you with more details.

Important Notes:

Registration is required: Only employees that register (link above) will be eligible to participate.

Participation is free: All team sports and events are FREE to participants (exception: golf is free if the team chooses to walk the course or there is an optional $16 cart fee.)

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