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I I I I I '1 I I I I I I I RECOMMEND HIRING NICHOLAS STOLP AS PATROL OFFICER By: Linda Waite Smith, Administrative Services Manager Background: The City has been notified that COPSFAST grants are not subject to the current levy limitations imposed by the State Legislature. As a result, the Police Department has a new patrol officer position open' effective January 1, 1998. In February of 1997, the City advertised for patrol officers and received 179 applications which were rated and ranked. Twenty applicants were invited to first interviews; six of those went on to second interviews and were put on a list of people eligible to be hired. Two people on the list have been hired, one in May and one in August. Staff Recommendation: Nicholas Stolp is the next person on the eligible list. We are recommending that he be offered the position of patrol Officer, effective January 3, 1998, contingent on successful completion of background checks, physical examination and psychological examination. Mr. Stolp has worked for the Zumbrota, MN Police Department for almost three years. Before that, he worked for the Rochester, MN Police Department for four and one-half years. He has an Associate Degree in Law Enforcement, The starting salary for this position is $31,723 per union contract. Committee Action: Motion to recommend that Council authorize hiring Nicholas Stolp as a Patrol Officer, effective January 3, 1998, at an annual salary of $31,723 contingent on his successfully passing background checks, a physical examination and a psychological examination. Reviewed By: Acting City Administrator Police Chief PC I2/09/97 Copies also distributed to: