HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-24-2025 City Council PacketCITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS
CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
TUESDAY, JUNE 24, 2025 AT CITY HALL
6:00 P.M.
6:00 p.m. L Call to Order/Pledge of Allegiance/AI212roval of Agenda
Estimated
times
6:00 p.m. IL Swearing in of Chuck Dougherty as Mayor
6:05 p.m. III. Council/Staff Reports
A. Councilmember Dougherty
B. Councilmember Johnson
C. Councilmember Liljegren
D. Councilmember Runk
E. Staff
• City Administrator
• Chief of Police
• Assistant City Administrator/City Clerk (pg. 2)
6:10 p.m. IV. Visitors/Public Comment
This is an opportunity for the public to address the Council with questions or concerns on issues not part of the regular
agenda (Please limit comments to 3 minutes in length).
A. 2024 Audit Presentation — Redpath and Company (pg. 3)
B. Washington County Attorney Introduction — Kevin Magnuson
6:10 p.m. V. Consent A eg nda (Roll Call Vote)
A. Approve Bills & Investments
B. Approve City Council Worksession Notes — June 10, 2025 (pg. 17)
C. Approve City Council Minutes — June 10, 2025 (pg. 19)
D. Approve Ordinance Regulating Virtual Currency Kiosks (pg. 21)
E. Approve License for Sales of Fireworks by TNT Fireworks in Walmart Parking
Lot (pg. 29)
F. Approve Amendment to Employee Handbook Related to Health Care Savings
Plan Benefit (pg. 31)
6:30 p.m. VI. Public Hearings
6:30 p.m. VIL Old Business
6:30 p.m. VIIL New Business
6:30 p.m. VIIL Other Council Items or Announcements
6:30 p.m. IX. Adjournment
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City of
Oak Park Heights
14168 Oak Park Blvd. N • Oak Park Heights, MN 55082 • Phone (651) 439-4439 • Fax (651) 439-0574
June 17, 2025
Erin Rowlson
14372 57th Street North
Oak Park Heights, MN 55082
Dear Ms. Rowlson:
Thank you for participating in the City's recycling program. As an incentive to
recycle and to increase fire prevention awareness, the City rewards two residents
each month with their choice of an award of a fire extinguisher and/or smoke
detector.
Your residence was checked on Tuesday, June 17, to determine if you had
your recycling bin out with your regular garbage. Your recycling was out and
ready for collection; therefore, you are one of this month's winners. Please
contact me via phone at 439-4439 or email at jpinski@cityofoakparkheights.com
to let me know your choice of award.
On behalf of the Oak Park Heights City Council, thank you for participating in the
City's recycling program.
Congratulations!
Jennifer Pinski
Assistant City Administrator
TREE CITY U.S.A.
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CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS
CITY COUNCIL WORKSESSION NOTES
TUESDAY, JUNE 10, 2025
Present: Deputy Mayor Dougherty, Councilmembers Johnson, Liljegren and Runk; City
Administrator Rife, Assistant City Administrator Pinski, Police Chief Hansen, Public Works
Director Kegley, and City Attorney Christina Benson. Absent: None.
1. Call to Order: Deputy Mayor Dougherty called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m.
2. Vacancy in the Office of the Mayor: City Attorney reviewed a memo relating to
procedure. Deputy Mayor Dougherty expressed interest in the mayor seat until a special
election. Councilmember Johnson prepared a draft application for a council vacancy. The
Council decided to open the vacant council seat up for application with a deadline of July
3, 2025 to apply. No action was taken.
3. Review the 2025 City Appointments: The City Council reviewed the appointments and
made some changes to be approved at the City Council meeting that evening. No action
was taken.
4. 581b Street Arborvitae Trees: City Administrator Rife provided an update. No action
was taken.
5. Adjournment: The meeting was adjourned at 5:35 p.m.
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CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS
TUESDAY, JUNE 10, 2025
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
I. Call to Order/Pledte of Allegiance/Approval of Agenda: Deputy Mayor Dougherty
called the meeting to order at 5:50 p.m. Present: Councilmembers Johnson, Liljegren and
Runk. Staff present: City Administrator Rife, Police Chief Hansen, Assistant City
Administrator/City Clerk Pinski, and City Attorney Christina Benson. Absent: None.
Consent Agenda F was added: "Schedule Worksession for 5:00 p.m. on June 24, 2025"
Councilmember Johnson, seconded by Councilmember Liljegren, moved to approve the
Agenda as amended. Carried 4-0.
II. Council/Staff Reports:
A. Councilmember Dougherty: He reported he attended Parry in the Park.
B. Councilmember Johnson: She reported she attended Party in the Park.
C. Councilmember Liljegren: He reported he attended Parry in the Park, and the next
Fire Department Advisory meeting was set for June 11 at 5:00 p.m.
D. Councilmember Runk: He reported he attended Party in the Park and the Board of
Water and Soil Resources meeting. He said they discussed the Washington
County Groundwater Plan, and he had a copy.
E. Staff: City Administrator Rife reported that the Lookout Trail watermain was
back online, and residents would be reconnected later that week.
Police Chief Hansen reported that there would be SWAT training at the Stillwater
Area High School on Wednesday, June 18.
Assistant City Administrator Pinski reported that Mary Beecher of 14372 Upper
56th Street North was chosen as the recycling award winner. She thanked the City
Council and staff for the hard work to make Party in the Park successful.
III. Visitors/Public Comment: None
IV. Consent Agenda:
A. Approve Bills & Investments
B. Approve City Council Worksession Notes — May 27, 2025
C. Approve City Council Minutes — May 27, 2025
D. Approve Resolution Authorizing Receipt of Donations to the City and Directing
the Donations be Used for Party in the Park
E. Approve to Not Waive Statutory Tort Limits for City Liability Insurance for
2025-2026
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City Council Meeting Minutes
June 10, 2025
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F. Schedule Worksession for 5:00 p.m. on June 24, 2025
Councilmember Johnson, seconded by Councilmember Runk, moved to approve the
Consent Agenda. Roll call vote taken. Carried 4-0.
V. Public Hearings: None
VI. Old Business: None
VIL New Business:
A. Resolution Filling Mayor Seat and Declaring Vacancy: Councilmember Runk,
seconded by Councilmember Liljegren, moved to approve the Resolution. Roll
call vote taken. Carried 3-0-1, Dougherty abstained.
B. Resolution Updating City Appointments for 2025: Councilmember Johnson,
seconded by Councilmember Liljegren, moved to approve the Resolution. Roll
call vote taken. Carried 4-0.
VIII. Other Council Items or Announcements: City Administrator Rife reported that
applications will be accepted for the City Council vacancy through July 3, 2025.
IX. Adiournment: Councilmember Liljegren, seconded by Councilmember Johnson, moved
to adjourn at 5:56 p.m. Carried 4-0.
Respectfully submitted, Approved as to Content and Form,
Jennifer Pinski
City Clerk
Chuck Dougherty
Mayor
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Date: June 24, 2025
Consent
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Jacob Rife, City Administrator
AGENDA ITEM: Adopt Ordinance Regulating Virtual Currency Kiosks
BACKGROUND:
At the April City Council workshop, there was discussion relating to the cryptocurrency kiosks
located within the City. The Council directed Attorney Sandstrom to draft an ordinance that would
create a registration process for these kiosks.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
• DOES ACTION REQUIRE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS? No
ACTION REQUESTED:
Approve Ordinance Amendment to enact City Ordinance 1414 and Summary for Publication
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Ordinance Amendment Enacting City Ordinance 1414
2. Resolution Authorizing Summary for Publication
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CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS
WASHINGTON COUNTY, MINNESOTA
ORDINANCE NO. 2025-1414-02
AN ORDINANCE ENACTING OAK PARK HEIGHTS CITY CODE CHAPTER 1400,
SECTION 1414, VIRTUAL CURRENCY KIOSKS
The City Council of the City of Oak Park Heights does ordain:
SECTION 1. ENACTMENT. Oak Park Heights City Ordinance 1414 is hereby enacted as
follows:
§1414.01 Purpose, Intent, and Authority
(A) Purpose.
The City recognizes that:
(1) Virtual currency kiosks ("Kiosks") are a significant instrument in fraud and scams. In
2023, the Federal Bureau of Investigation ("FBI") reported over $189 billion in losses
due to fraud via Kiosks. While some legitimate transactions may take place via the
Kiosks, the machines have quickly become a preferred payment method for scammers.
(2) Criminals manipulate, intimidate and/or threaten their victims into using the Kiosks to
send funds. According to the FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center, criminals give
detailed instructions to individuals, including how to withdraw cash from their bank,
how to locate a kiosk, and how to deposit and send funds using the kiosk Criminals
instill a sense of urgency and isolation in their victims. In some of the scams, criminals
falsely represent themselves as government officials or law enforcement officers.
(3) The elderly are particularly susceptible to the frauds perpetrated via the Kiosks. Per
FBI statistics, these scams overwhelmingly affect adults over age 60, with the losses
reported for those over age 60 representing $124 million of the $189 million losses
reported in 2023.
(4) In the City of Oak Park Heights alone, the Oak Park Heights Police Department ("OAK
PARK HEIGHTS POLICE DEPARTMENT") reports losses of approximately
$300,000 from Kiosk related fraud from 2023 through 2024.
(5) The scams often require that the victim deposit large sums of cash into the Kiosk,
meaning that in addition to the Kiosk scam, there is a greater general risk to public
safety due to individuals carrying large amounts of cash to the Kiosks.
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(6) The State passed legislation attempting some regulations in 2024, found in Minn. Stat.
Ch. 53B. However, the State has acknowledged that criminals have already found
work-arounds to the statute. The burden of Kiosk fraud exists on all levels of
governmentfederal, state, and local. The City's purpose in passing this ordinance is
to address our share of that burden.
(B) Intent.
This chapter is intended to regulate Kiosks located within the City to protect the general
welfare of the public, especially elderly and vulnerable adults.
(C)Authority.
Pursuant to Minn. Stat. §412.221 subd. 32, the City has the authority to provide for the
prevention of crime, the protection of property, and the promotion of general welfare by
ordinances consistent with state and federal law.
§1414.02 Definitions
The definitions provided in Minn. Stat. §53B.69 are incorporated here by reference. For the
purposes of this chapter the following definitions shall apply, unless the context clearly indicates
or requires a different meaning:
Hosting Business: The real property owner that is providing or leasing space or utilities to a virtual
currency kiosk operator for the purpose of operating a virtual currency kiosk.
Virtual Currency: See Minn. Stat. §53B.69 subd. 6.
Virtual Currency Kiosk ("Kiosk'): See Minn. Stat. §53B.69 subd. 10.
Virtual Currency Kiosk Operator ("Kiosk Operator'): See Minn. Stat. §53B.69 subd. 11.
§1414.03 Registration Required.
No Hosting Business shall host a Kiosk without first having registered that Kiosk with the City.
(A)Applications. An application for registration of a Kiosk shall be made on a form provided
by the City. The application shall include:
(1) The full name of the Hosting Business;
(2) The Hosting Business's address, telephone number and email;
(3) The name, business address, and valid registered agent of the Virtual Currency Kiosk
Operator;
(4) The proposed location of the Kiosk;
(5) A copy of Kiosk Operator's valid state license;
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(6) A copy of the lease/rental agreement between the Hosting Business and the Kiosk
Operator;
(7) All information provided to the State pursuant to Minn. Stat. §53B.74.
(8) Written confirmation from the OAK PARK HEIGHTS POLICE DEPARTMENT that
the Kiosk Operator has no more than two (2) instances of substantiated fraud, as
determined by the OAK PARK HEIGHTS POLICE DEPARTMENT, involving any
Kiosk owned or operated by that Kiosk Operator located within the City in the last six
(6) months;
(9) Written confirmation that the Kiosk Operator and the Hosting Business have been
found to be in compliance with the requirements of this ordinance at a preliminary
compliance check performed by the OAK PARK HEIGHTS POLICE DEPARTMENT
or its designee; and
(10) Any additional information the City deems necessary.
(B)Action. Upon receipt of a completed application and the applicable registration fee as
designated by the City's fee schedule, the City Clerk shall approve or deny the registration
as necessary.
(1) Registrations shall be good for one (1) calendar year, provided they are not revoked or
suspended pursuant to § 121.06.
(C)Moveable Place of Business. No registration shall be issued to a moveable place of
business. Only fixed location businesses shall be eligible to be registered under this section.
(D)Renewals. At least 60 days before registration expires, an application for renewal shall be
filed with the City Clerk, containing all the information required in § 121.03(A). No person
or business has a right to have their registration renewed.
(E) Changes in Ownership. Registration is non -transferable. If there is a change in ownership
of the retail establishment, a new registration is required, and the new owner shall be
required to submit a new application. Registration shall only be valid for the premises for
which it is issued, and any change in location of the premises shall require reapplication by
the applicant for registration of the new premises.
§ 1414.04 Registration Restrictions
Registration shall be issued subject to the following restrictions:
(A)Hosting Business and Kiosk Operator shall comply with all applicable regulations of the
State of Minnesota relating to Kiosks.
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(B) Hosting Business shall prominently display a sign provided by the City which shall contain
warning information regarding the risk of Kiosk scams. The sign shall be located within
two (2) feet of the Kiosk and shall be clearly visible to individuals using the Kiosk.
(C) Hosting Business shall have a dedicated, closed-circuit camera for the Kiosk and shall
position said camera as requested by OAK PARK HEIGHTS POLICE DEPARTMENT.
Hosting Business agrees to provide camera footage to the OAK PARK HEIGHTS POLICE
DEPARTMENT within 48 hours of a request and shall maintain the video footage for a
minimum of 30 days.
(D) A Hosting Business who has had a previous registration suspended or revoked shall not be
eligible for a new registration for 24 months.
§ 1414.05 Compliance Checks and Inspections
Prior to issuing the registration, all Hosting Business shall be subj ect to an initial compliance check
to ensure compliance with the provisions of this chapter. Pre -registration compliance checks shall
be conducted by the OAK PARK HEIGHTS POLICE DEPARTMENT or other delegated law
enforcement officers or agencies during regular business hours.
All retail establishments shall be open to inspection by the OAK PARK HEIGHTS POLICE
DEPARTMENT or other delegated law enforcement officers or agencies during regular business
hours. From time to time, a law enforcement officer shall conduct inspections to ensure compliance
with the provisions of this chapter. Nothing in this chapter shall prohibit other compliance checks
or inspections authorized by state or federal laws for educational, research, or training purposes,
or required for the enforcement of a particular state or federal law.
§ 1414.06 Basis for Denial, Suspension, or Revocation of a Registration
(A) The following shall be grounds for denying the issuance or renewal of a registration or
suspending or revoking a registration issued under this chapter:
(1) The application is incomplete or the registration fee has not been paid.
(2) The Kiosk does not comply with City Code or State law.
(3) The Hosting Business or Kiosk Operator has made fraudulent statements,
misrepresentations, or false statements in the application or related documents.
(4) The hosting of the Kiosk is conducted in such a manner as to constitute a breach of the
peace, a menace to the health, safety, and welfare of the public, or a disturbance of the
peace or comfort of the residents of the City, upon recommendation of the Police Chief,
City Administrator, or City Council.
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(5) The Hosting Business or Kiosk Operator has acted in an unauthorized manner or
beyond the scope of the registration granted.
(6) Failure to allow inspections of the registered premises, for the purpose of ensuring
compliance with the law, at any time it is occupied or open for business.
(7) Failure to continuously comply with all conditions required as precedent to the
approval of the registration, including but not limited to the number of substantiated
fraud events, all requirements of this chapter, and all state or federal regulations related
to Kiosks.
(8) Real estate taxes, personal property taxes, or special assessments on the business
premises or the real property where the Hosting Business is located have become
delinquent or are unpaid.
(9) The Kiosk has been conducted without registration after enactment of this ordinance.
A sixty-day grace period will be permitted from the date of this ordinance enactment
to allow for any existing Hosting Businesses to obtain registration.
(10) The Kiosk Operator has had their state license revoke, denied or suspended.
(11) Other good cause shown as determined by the City Council.
§ 1414.07 Hearings
(A)Revocation, suspension, or denial of a registration shall be preceded by a hearing before
the City Council. Notice of the hearing shall be sent to the Hosting Business listed on the
application via certified mail at least 10 days prior to the hearing. The notice shall include
the time and place of the hearing and shall state the nature of the charge. A hearing for
consideration of issuing, suspending, or revoking a registration will be conducted before
the City Council. At the hearing, the Hosting Business has the right to be represented by
counsel, the right to respond to the charges or information provided to the Council, and the
right to present evidence through witnesses under oath. It is not necessary that criminal
charges be brought in order to support a determination of a registration violation, nor does
the dismissal or acquittal of such a criminal charge operate as a bar to adverse registration
actions under this section.
(B) Following the hearing, the Council may deny, revoke, suspend, or not renew the
registration or may grant or continue the registration upon such terms and conditions as it
deems reasonable and necessary to accomplish the purpose of this chapter. The decision
by the City Council following a hearing is final.
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(C) Enforcement actions provided in this section are not exclusive and the Council may take
any action with respect to a registration, employee, or retail establishment as is authorized
by City Code, state, or federal law.
§ 1414.08 Violations
Any person or business found to be in violation of this chapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor
and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished according to law. The City may choose to issue an
administrative citation in addition to other legal or equitable remedies, pursuant to City Code
Chapter 36. Violations of this chapter shall be exceptions to the issuance of a compliance letter
under Chapter 36. Each day of failure to comply with the requirements of this chapter shall be an
additional violation subject to fine, charges and other penalties.
SECTION 2. AMENDMENT. Oak Park Heights 2025 Master Fee Schedule is hereby amended
as follows:
General Licenses — Business Related
Virtual Currency Kiosk Registration $4,000/year
SECTION 3. EFFECTIVE DATE. This ordinance shall become effective upon publication.
Passed by the City Council on the day of , 2025.
CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS
Attest:
Chuck Dougherty
Its Mayor
Jacob Rife
Its City Administrator
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ORDINANCE NO. 25-05-15
CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS
WASHINGTON COUNTY, MINNESOTA
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SUMMARY PUBLICATION OF AN
ORDINANCE REGULATING VIRTUAL CURRENCY KIOSKS
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS, WASHINGTON COUNTY,
MINNESOTA, DOES ORDAIN:
WHEREAS, on May 27, 2025, the City Council adopted Chapter 1414 of the City Code of
Ordinances: An Ordinance Regulating Virtual Currency Kiosks.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Oak Park Heights,
due to the lengthy nature of this Ordinance, has directed that this title and summary be prepared
for publication pursuant to MN Stat. 412.191, Subd. 4.
The Council finds that the following text clearly informs the public of the intent and effect of
Chapter 1414 of the City Code of Ordinances, and hereby approves the following summary text
for publication:
"SUMMARY PUBLICATION OF CHAPTER 1414 OF CITY CODE
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA, AN
ORDINANCE REGULATING VIRTUAL CURRENCY KIOSKS, was approved by the Oak
Park Heights City Council on May 27, 2025.
NOTICE IS GIVEN that said ordinance is summarized as follows: Chapter 1414 is enacted to
define virtual currency kiosks and to establish a registration requirement and registration fee.
The full text of this Ordinance is available for public inspection at Oak Park Heights City Hall
located at 14168 Oak Park Boulevard North, Oak Park Heights, MN, during regular office
hours."
WHEREAS, the Ordinance shall be effective immediately upon its passage and publication.
PASSED this 24m day of June, 2025 by the City Council of the City of Oak Park Heights,
Minnesota.
CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS
Chuck Dougherty, Mayor
ATTEST:
Jacob Rife, City Administrator
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Date: June 24, 2025
Consent
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Jennifer Pinski, Assistant City Administrator/City Clerk
AGENDA ITEM: Approve License for Sales of Consumer Fireworks by TNT Fireworks in
Walmart Parking Lot
BACKGROUND:
TNT Fireworks has submitted an application for a license to sell fireworks under a tent in the
Walmart parking lot in Oak Park Heights. The license fee has been paid, proof of insurance has been
submitted, and the file has been sent to the Police Department for background investigation. I
recommend approval of the license pending passage of the background check.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
• DOES ACTION REQUIRE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS? No
ACTION REQUESTED:
Approve License for Sales of Consumer Fireworks by TNT Fireworks in Walmart Parking Lot
ATTACHMENTS:
None
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Date: June 24, 2025
Consent
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Jennifer Pinski, Assistant City Administrator/City Clerk
AGENDA ITEM: Approve Amendment to Employee Handbook Related to Health Care Savings
Plan Benefit
BACKGROUND: All three of the union contracts that the City has with employees include a
provision offering a Health Care Savings Plan as a benefit of employment. The plan does not cost
the City any money and allows employees to contribute pre-tax dollars to a savings account that
can be used for health care spending after retirement. In order for non -union employees to
participate in the benefit, the language that is included in each contract must be in the Employee
Handbook. The City Council approved the Employee Handbook at their April 8, 2025 City Council
meeting and that language was not included at that time.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
• DOES ACTION REQUIRE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS? No
ACTION REQUESTED:
Approve an amendment to the Employee Handbook adding language that the City will provide
the opportunity for employees to participate in the Health Care Savings Plan benefit.
ATTACHMENTS:
Amended Language
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and up to 50% if employed after January 1, 2020 for educational classes subject to the following
conditions:
1. Employees must have the approval of their supervisor to take any classes for which
reimbursement is requested;
2. Employees must present written proof through a report card or some similar grading
system that they have achieved a grade of "C" or higher equivalent;
3. Reimbursement will occur after the employee has presented proof of grade to their
supervisor;
4. Education must be job -related.
3.8 Post Employment Health Care Savings Plan
The Citv will maintain a Post Employment Health Insurance Plan (I lcalth Care Savings flan) consistent
with State and Federal regulations. All costs and responsibilities associated with such plan shall be paid
in full by the Employees_ At no -time shill this plan and its benefits become the Financial responsibility_
of the Em lover. The -Employees shall provide the Cite �yitlt its desired selections. Eacli union !rota
and non -represented employee group will have their own agreement relating to funding sources and
contribution amounts.
Section 3 General Standards of Conduct
4.1 Workplace Conduct
To function effectively, every organization must develop policies and procedures to protect its clients
and to ensure that co-workers' and OPH's rights are respected. OPH is no exception. Generally, conduct
that may be disruptive, unproductive, unethical, or illegal will not be tolerated.
Violation of this Standards of Conduct Policy may lead to corrective or disciplinary action, up to and
including discharge. Of course, no discipline policy can be expected to address each and every situation
requiring corrective action that may arise in the workplace. Therefore, OPH takes a comprehensive
approach regarding discipline and will attempt to consider all relevant factors before making decisions
regarding discipline. All employment is at -will which means that OPH can resort to any discipline
necessary to discuss the conduct at hand. The following is a non -exhaustive list of conduct that may
violate this Policy:
• Falsifying records.
• Engaging in fraud.
• Removing employer property from the premises without authorization.
• Stealing or attempting to steal employer or employee property.
• Being habitually tardy or absent.
• Engaging in poor timekeeping.
• Fighting on employer property at any time.
• Being under the influence of intoxicating substances on employer property at any time.
• Being insubordinate.
• Using or abusing employer time, property, materials, or equipment without authorization.
• Gambling on employer premises at any time.
• Sleeping on the job.
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