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MIN U'I'ES -March 30, 2000 Present: Chief Mike McMenomy Skip Soleim Marty Jorgensen Judy Gilbert Mike updated the Commission on the status of the Department. Ten of the twelve patrol officers have three years experience. By the end of June, there will be four officers appointed from the list provided to the Mayor on Jan 17, 2000. Officer Larsen is on an unpaid leave of absence. The City Council approved this leave at a Council Meeting. Motion by Marty to ratify the action the Council took on this leave. Motion seconded by Skip. Motion carried. There was discussion regarding reviewing and updating the Hastings Police Civil Service Commission Rules and Regulations. It was suggested that City Attorney Moynihan, Chief McMenomy and City Clerk Mesko be responsible for this project.. Motion by Marty to amend the Minimum Application. Requirements in the Hastings Police Civil Service Commission Rules and Regulations for the Police Lieutenant as follows: Education equivalent to that of a high school graduate plus the completion of two years ofpost high school college level course work (90-quarter credits or 60 semester credits; age 25 and 3 years supervisory experience in police work on the Iastings Police Department; citizenship and character requirements as set forth herein for Peace officer; free from any physical condition which might adversely affect Applicant's performance as Lieutenant of Police. Motion seconded by Skip. Motion passed. Lieutenant's Position: Mike reported that he, Mayor Werner & City Administrator Osberg met on this position. Because the Lieutenant position is part of the bargaining unit with the Sergeants, the Mayor decided that the vacancy position would be a Lieutenant as opposed to a Captain. The Chief announced that there are four sergeants who meet the minimum requirements as arnended_ Motion by Skip to proceed with the Lieutenant's vacancy as follows: 1. The applicants are to submit of Letter of Intent by April 15~~`. This letter should be directed to Commissioner Gilbert. 2. A Resume providing the work experience should be submitted at the Oral Interview. 3. An Oral Interview will be conducted on Thursday, Apri127~~'. Each will be scheduled far I/Z hour. The panelists will be Commissioner Jorgensen, Farmington Police Chief Dan Siebenaler & Inver Grove Heights Police Chief Fred Stahl.