18-043CITY OF SHOREWOOD
COUNTY OF HENNEPIN
STATE OF MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION 18 -043
A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING A RESPECTFUL WORKPLACE
WHEREAS, the City of Shorewood is committed to promoting a positive work environment in
which all employees, contractors, commissioners, appointed officials, and elected officials are
treated with respect and dignity.
WHEREAS, this Council holds itself, its appointed officials, commissioners, and employees to a
high standard of conduct.
WHEREAS, the City seeks to provide a professional atmosphere where personal and
professional excellence is fostered.
WHEREAS, the City finds effective policy and procedures, coupled with respectful workplace
training, will assist in preventing harassment and supporting individuals who are being harassed
to come forward, and ensure a problem is addressed quickly and effectively.
WHEREAS, discrimination and harassing behaviors disrupt the workplace, are often unlawful,
and detract from the productivity and effectiveness of city staff and officials in conducting the
important work we do on behalf of our residents.
WHEREAS, it is the City's expectation if someone is being harassed, he or she will be
supported and treated with respect and the inappropriate behavior will be addressed.
WHEREAS, the City will provide a reporting process and a means to address discrimination and
harassment.
WHEREAS, harassing workplace behaviors will not be tolerated, nor will retaliation for
reporting a complaint or for participating in an investigation.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SHOREWOOD, MINNESOTA AS FOLLOWS: this Council supports a respectful workplace
culture and will work to create a harassment -free environment for all employees, elected
officials, appointed officials, and commissioners in the city.
Passed by the City Council of Shorewood, Minnesota this 23"' day of April, 2018.