MSOP 08.14.25
MINNESOTA SEX OFFENDER PROGRAM
AFSCME LABOR/MANAGEMENT MEETING
St. Peter – HR Conference Room – Microsoft Teams
Thursday August 14th, 2025
12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Present:
Eric Christensen; Tim Lokensgard; Steaed Doehring; Ryan Cates; Marie Hartman; Eric Hesse; Gary Tollefson; Troy Sherwood; Jamie Schwartz; Nick Weerts; Krista Gilpin; Heidi Peura; Lea Plonty; Eric Manriquez; Joe Bluhm; Max Arroyo; Michelle Sexe; Suzanne Kocurek
Reflections/Celebrations:
FOLLOW-UP ITEMS
Vacancy Rates:
| AFSCME Overall | 8.4% - Previous Month 8.2% |
| Saint Peter Overall | 11.7% - Previous Month 13.1% |
| Security Counselor | 10.1% - Previous Month 8.4% |
| Security Counselor Lead | 3.3% -Previous Month 3.3% |
| Health Services SP | 30.6% - Previous Month 49.3% |
| Health Services CPS | 18.1% - Previous Month 18.2% |
Security Counselor Vacancy Rates by Watch:
| 1st Watch | 12% - Previous Month 2% |
| 2nd Watch | 3% - Previous Month 2% |
| 3rd Watch | 8% - Previous Month 8% |
| 7% Overall Vacancy Rate | 2 Started in August – 3 for Sept. |
Inverse Hours – Operations & Health Services:
| Operations Total | 854 Hours - Previous Month 1560 Hours |
| 3rd Watch Staff inversed into 1st Watch | 55 Staff for 353 Hours |
| 1st Watch Staff inversed into 2nd Watch | 66 Staff for 245.5 Hours |
| 2nd Watch Staff inversed into 3rd Watch | 60 Staff for 255.5 Hours |
| Health Services SP | 1 |
| Health Services CPS | 0 |
Overtime Hours – Operations & Health Services:
| Operations Total | 4366.5 Hours - Previous Month 5586.25 |
| 1st Watch | 1323.5 Hours |
| 2nd Watch | 1421.25 Hours |
| 3rd Watch | 1621.75 Hours |
| Health Services SP | 17.5 Hours |
| Health Services CPS | 3.75 Hours |
Construction Update - CPS:
GT: The walls are framed in Sunrise, and they have started sheetrock and wiring. At Tomlinson, they are beginning to pour the floors.
Sick Leave Line for SCs:
EC: It is functional, and we will work on a roll-out plan, possibly in the next couple of weeks. The OD cell phone number will continue to be an option.
- Uniform Allotment Increase:
AFSCME: Could the clothing allotment be increased? Galls prices have gone up.
TL: We will not be increasing the allotment.
Overtime to Other Classes at Point of Inverse:
AFSCME: Members have asked about allowing other classifications to work overtime at the point of inverse, as many staff are experiencing burnout.
TL: It is not possible at this time.
HP: There is no current contract language for this.
Worker’s Comp / Injured on Duty Information Folders:
TS: There are 12 folders in the OD office.
Partial Shift Inverses:
AFSCME: The standard practice has been that staff who come in early to relieve a partial shift inverse are not then inversed to complete a full 16-hour shift. Can we continue honoring this agreement? This also impacts the release language.
EC: Marie followed up with the ODs, and it does not appear this has happened since the last meeting.
Emergency Status Due to Elopements:
AFSCME: When did the Emergency Status end? This is for grievance purposes.
No date given.
Camera Issues/Matrix Upgrade:
AFSCME: After the camera upgrade, the cameras are responding very slow/choppy/frozen in the control centers.
EC: We are still waiting on the quote from LVC for the Matrix upgrade.
MANAGEMENT AGENDA ITEMS
Significant Event:
TS/KG: Expressed appreciation for staff’s exemplary response during the recent incident. Staff acted quickly, provided quality care to the client, and demonstrated strong teamwork. EAP was on site afterward to support staff, recognizing the difficulty of the event.
ADD ON
AFSCME AGENDA ITEMS
Continued Increase in P1S Client Care:
AFSCME: There have been reports from members that care plans are not being followed by nursing, and that staff have been asked to bring concerns to the OS and Nursing Supervisor instead of writing reports.
KG/MH: Incident reports need to be written so concerns can be followed up on.
TS: There may have been some confusion. The OS and Nursing Supervisor should also be updated on declining clients, as conditions can progress quickly.
Permanent Mutuals:
AFSCME: Multiple staff have reached out with questions about permanent mutuals.
TL: We are not entertaining permanent mutuals for 2nd and 3rd Watch, as it circumvents the bidding process. There is contract language in place for staff who are bumped to 1st Watch.
ADD ON
AFSCME Convention in September:
AFSCME: Can a couple of extra vacation slots be added for Sept. 25-27 to allow staff to attend the AFSCME convention?
TL: Yes, I will reach out to Katie.