03-01-2011 City Council Minutes - Laserfiche WebLink

Home Browse Search

\... City Council Minutes March 1, 2011 Page 8 of 11 COUNCIL MEMBER RYAN MOVED TO APPROVE THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE JOB EVALUATION COMMITTEE RELATING TO JOB POINTS AND PAY RANGE AS FOLLOWS: POLICE CHIEF — 410 JOB POINTS — PAY RANGE $21.63 -$28.38 POLICE SERGEANT — 339 POINTS — PAY RANGE $19.22 -$25.22. COUNCIL MEMBER AKERSON SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED 4-0. 8.C. Selection Process The City Clerk stated that she is recommending a selection process for the Council to consider. She explained that she contacted the City of Brainerd to see how they proceeded with their process to hire a police chief. The City of Brainerd used the services of Ray Niemann to assist in the process. The Clerk explained that she has contacted Ray Niemann and he has provided a quote for his assistance in this process. Council Member Akerson and Council Member Ryan stated that they feel the Police Sergeant should be appointed after the Police Chief is hired �- giving the Chief input in the decision. Council Member Ryan stated that he concurs with the procedure for Police Chief, but would like the Council to have the opportunity to look at all applications. COUNCIL MEMBER RYAN MOVED TO CONTINUE WITH THE SELECTION PROCESS FOR THE CHIEF ONLY; TO CONTRACT WITH RAY NIEMANN TO ASSIST WITH THE PROCESS; AND THAT THE COUNCIL ALSO HAS THE OPPORTUNITY TO REVIEW THE APPLICATIONS. COUNCIL MEMBER AKERSON SECONDED THE MOTION. Council Member Akerson suggested adding local business owners to the committee. It was the consensus of the Council that the recommended committee would suffice. MOTION FAILED 2-2. MAYOR ADAMS AND COUNCIL MEMBER MALECHA VOTED NAY. COUNCIL MEMBERS AKERSON AND RYAN VOTED AYE. Discussion was held regarding the Police Sergeant position. Mayor `.. Adams and Council Member Malecha stated they would like the process