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� <br />City Council Minutes <br />May 10, 2011 <br />Page 2 <br />-------------------------- <br />5. Interview — Joshua Ebert <br />The Council interviewed Joshua Ebert. <br />6. Council Deliberation <br />COUNCIL MEMBER MALECHA MOVED TO RECESS FOR TEN <br />MINUTES. COUNCIL MEMBER AKERSON SECONDED THE MOTION. <br />MOTION CARRIED 5-0. <br />The Council recessed at 7:42 p.m. and reconvened at 8:00 p.m. <br />7. Council Decision on Candidate <br />COUNCIL MEMBER SJOBLAD MOVED TO HAVE MAYOR ADAMS <br />AND COUNCIL MEMBER RYAN MAKE A CONDITIONAL OFFER OF <br />EMPLOYEMENT FOR THE POSITION OF CHIEF OF POLICE TO ERIC <br />KLANG CONTINGENT ON APPROVAL OF THE REQUIRED TESTING. <br />COUNCIL MEMBER RYAN SECONDED THE MOTION. <br />� Council Member Malecha stated that Eric has worked with all the <br />departments in the area which gives him experience and expertise in the <br />job. Council Member Akerson stated that his experience with Crow Wing <br />County may be beneficial in covering off hours. Council Member Ryan <br />stated that he has confidence in both candidates but he feels that Eric's <br />experience with the County could be a significant asset to the City. Mayor <br />Adams stated that she is looking at what the community wants and needs <br />and feels that Eric will be able to meet those needs. <br />ROLL CALL VOTE: COUNCIL MEMBER AKERSON - AYE, COUNCIL <br />MEMBER MALECHA — AYE, COUNCIL MEMBER RYAN - AYE, <br />COUNCIL MEMBER SJOBLAD - AYE, MAYOR ADAMS - AYE. <br />MOTION CARRIED 5-0. <br />8. Contract with Backqround Investigation Firm <br />The Clerk informed the Council that she has interviewed two companies to <br />do the background investigations for the Police Chief. She recommended <br />that the Council enter into a contract with Pinnacle Personnel Screening. <br />COUNCIL MEMBER AKERSON MOVED TO MOVED TO ENTER INTO <br />A CONTRACT WITH PINNACLE PERSONNEL SCREENING TO <br />� CONDUCT A BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION ON THE POLICE <br />