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• whether or not they support the request. The leave of absence for Mr. Moldenhauer is Police Chief Way's recommendation to the Council. Chairperson Jeffrey stated his belief is if a person is not a good employee staff would have dealt with that in another way before it came to this type of request. Councilmember Dehen inquired about the ability to terminate someone that is not seen as a desirable employee. Police Chief Way stressed the need for documentation in order to do this. Councilmember Dehen indicated the potential concern is with someone that is not thought of as a good employee in the Chief's opinion who wants to take a leave of absence. Police Chief Way replied if he did not think the employee. was worthy of the leave it would be his decision as a department head. Councilmember Olson stated she has used leaves of absence like this for educational purposes, and it is pretty standard. The leave does not need to be granted if it would cause undue hardship on the department. • Councilmember Dehen asked what will be done within the department during Mr. Moldenhauer's absence. Police Chief Way replied there is a reserve officer that has finished his schooling and would be interested in a non -paid intern position during the summer. This would be a great thing for the City and for the reserve officer that can use the experience on his resume. Motion by Councilmember Olson, seconded by Chairperson Jeffrey, to recommend that the City Council grant an eight -week leave of absence to Drew Moldenhauer to attend Skills_ Training. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Jeffrey, Councilmembers Olson and Dehen. Voting No: None. Case #2: Consider Allowing City Employees to Volunteer with Habitat for Humanity HRA Executive Director Frolik reviewed that Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity is planning to build 24 townhouses in Ramsey over the next three years in Town Center Gardens 3 rd Addition. She stated Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity has gathered support from local congregations, businesses and individuals to create the Habitat Partnership of Northwest Anoka County .(HPAC). The partnership will help with fundraising, community engagement and volunteer recruitment. Ms. Frolik stated staff is proposing that the City Council extend an opportunity to City employees to volunteer with Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity for the construction of the Ramsey townhouses. There would also be a need for site greeters and individuals to provide • food at the site. Personnel Committee / May 8, 2007 Page 3 of 6