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Police Chief Way noted the City could be considering adding an officer in the relatively near <br />future, and this grant would cover wages, benefits and the entire position for three years. He <br />explained there is a six-month delay clause. If the grant was awarded, the City could wait to hire <br />for six months once it was notified of acceptance. <br />Councilmember McGlone inquired what the best guess is in terms of when another officer may <br />be needed. <br />Police Chief Way responded it is dependent on growth; however, the new school will add some <br />work for the force. If a hotel or recreation center were added, there inherently would be more <br />police calls. He noted Coon Rapids has two officers assigned to Riverdale alone. <br />Councilmember Tossey stated this would take control away at the City level. He agreed that <br />there might be a need for one dedication position for The COR in time. He said he didn't want <br />to be premature with that expense. <br />Motion by Mayor Ramsey, seconded by Councilmember Tossey, to recommend that this item be <br />postponed indefinitely. <br />Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson McGlone, Mayor Ramsey and Councilmember <br />Tossey. Absent: Councilmember Jeffrey. Voting No: None. <br />Case #2: Consider a Resolution Accepting the Resignation of a Public Works Parks <br />Maintenance Worker. <br />Human Resources Representative Colleen Lasher reviewed the staff report. <br />City Administrator Ulrich explained typically a two week notice is given and in a position that is <br />primarily labor, the City can still work with that employee for more than two weeks since there is <br />no sensitive information being transferred. <br />Parks Supervisor noted this employee is in good standing and he believes the employee will <br />continue to do good work with the City. <br />Motion by Mayor Ramsey, seconded by Councilmember Tossey, to recommend that the City <br />Council adopt the resolution, which confirms the recommendation of the Personnel Committee <br />to accept Mr. Andrew Eccleston's resignation. <br />Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson McGlone, Mayor Ramsey and Councilmember <br />Tossey. Absent: Councilmember Jeffrey. Voting No: None. <br />Case #3: Consider a Resolution to Hire a Patrol Officer <br />Human Resources Representative Colleen Lasher reviewed the staff report. <br />Personnel Committee / April 26, 2011 <br />Page 2 of 3 <br />