Resolution - #13-02-038 - 02/12/2013

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Councilmember LeTourneau introduced the following resolution and moved for its adoption: RESOLUTION # 13-02-038 CONSIDER A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE STAFF TO RECRUIT FOR A REPLACEMENT PATROL OFFICER POSITION FROM THE RECENT PATROL OFFICER RECRUITMENT FILE WHEREAS , the Police Department Patrol Officer staffing is currently down by two officers;and WHEREAS, the reduction is taking its toll on the department by reducing scheduling flexibility, reducing officers’ ability to use vacation time, and creates a liability for the department in the event that an officer would require an unplanned leave; and WHEREAS, staff is requesting torecruit for a Patrol Officer from the recent Patrol ; Officer recruitment fileand WHEREAS, staff is confident that the next highest scoring candidate would be a good fit for the department; or, at the very least, there are viable candidates left in the 125 remaining applicants that were not interviewed. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RAMSEY, ANOKA COUNTY, STATE OF MINNESOTA, 1. Confirms the recommendation of the Personnel Committee to do the following: 2. Motion to approve resolution # 13-02-038 to recruit for a Patrol Officer from the recent Patrol Officer recruitment file in order to fill the position left vacant by the officer on an extended leave of absence. The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember Kuzma, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Mayor Strommen Councilmember LeTourneau Councilmember Kuzma Councilmember Elvig Councilmember Riley Councilmember Tossey and the following voted against the same: None