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2026 Budget PPT (Sabrina)HUMAN RESOURCES, COMMUNICATIONS, AND BUILDING SAFETY OVERVIEW Human Resources Department Responsibilities HR Department Responsibilities •Employee Benefits •Personnel Records •Payroll Processing •Employee Engagement/Recognition •On-boarding •Recruitment/Hiring •Workers’ Compensation •Personnel Policy •DOT Compliance Department Goals 2026 •Successful Recruitment and Onboard of Human Resources Generalist •Streamline Onboard & Offboard Process •Open Enrollment Improvements •Successful Implementation of Paid Family and Medical Leave 2025 In summary –Human Resources •Successful Recruitment of: •Utility Operator (x2) •Office Coordinator -Utilities •IT Intern •Human Resources Intern •Summer Seasonals •Implementation of Earned Sick and Safe Time •Legislative Updates: •2026 Paid Family and Medical Leave •Improved On-boarding process •HR Intern –Riley! •BambooHR Benefits Administration Communications Department Responsibilities Communications Department Responsibilities •Quarterly Newsletter •E-Newsletters •City Website –(updates, designs, resources, etc.) •Social Media –Facebook, X, and Instagram •Community Engagement •Informational Materials •Business Relations Department Goals 2026 •In-house Newsletter •Website ADA Compliance •Continue Business Relationship Development •Chamber Involvement and Activity •Project Communications •Community Engagement & Involvement 2025 In summary -Communications •Heidi year 2!! •Business Involvement •I94 Chamber •Elk River Chamber •E-Newsletters •Founded Area Communications Group •(New) New Resident Guide •Social Media Policy Update •Fire Station Groundbreaking •West WWTF Ribbon Cutting Building Safety and Admin Department Responsibilities Building Safety Department Responsibilities •Building Permits •Building, Mechanical, Plumbing, and Septic •New Construction & Existing Construction •Plan review & Inspections •Customer Service •Licenses –Rental Housing, Peddlers/Solicitors •Code Enforcement Department Goals 2026 •GovWell Software Implementation •Building Permits •Rental Licensing •Code Enforcement •Digital Plan Review •Keep up with Continued Growth 2025 In summary –Building Safety •Marlo Year 2! •Barb Year 22 (almost 23)! •Sandy Year 25! •Kick-off of GovWell Data •New Construction Permits –185 •2020 -403 •2021 -435 •2022 -317 •2023 -220 •2024 -310 •Total Permits -973 •Rental Licenses •More Data Tracked in 2026 with GovWell !