Consider a Resolution to Re-authorize a Leave of Absence (This discussion will be closed to the public)

This meeting will be closed to the public as allowed by Minnesota Statute, section 13D.05, Subd. (a)(3)(4)

Staff has received notification requesting that the City Council, per section 7.7 of the Personnel Policy, consider granting the employee an additional leave of absence due to a serious medical condition.

Previously, the City Council authorized an initial 3-month leave of absence covering June, July, and August.  In August, Council authorized an additional 4 months of leave that will expire in December. It should be noted, as stated in the Personnel Policy, the City Council has the authority to authorize up to 12 months of leave in cases where the employee is disabled or where extraordinary circumstances exist.  The 12 month period started in June.


7.7 Leave of Absence

The City Council may grant any regular employee a leave of absence without pay for a period not exceeding 90 calendar days except that it may extend such leaves to a maximum period of one year in case the employee is disabled or where extraordinary circumstances, in its judgment, warrant such extension. No vacation leave, sick leave, holiday leave or compensatory time off benefits shall be used or accrued during a leave of absence and the City will not contribute to insurance premiums. All accrued and unused paid leave will be paid to an employee prior to the employee commencing the leave of absence. In determining entitlement to seniority and seniority-based rights and benefits, the period of absence from employment due to a leave of absence constitutes a break in service. The City of Ramsey does not guarantee job restoration after a leave of absence.

To approve an additional 1-month leave of absence to an employee due to a serious medical condition.

There is no funding required; there have been no expenses related to this employee since June 1, 2012.

Motion to confirm the recommendation of the Personnel Committee to approve resolution 12-11-XXX authorizing an additional 1-month leave of absence to an employee due to a serious medical condition.