Civil Service Commission

Meeting Minutes

20 March 2000, 1700 hrs

Members Present: Jennifer Bergman, John Kaufhold, Karen Mann

Staff Present: Matt Fulton, Susan Arntz, Bob Jacobson

I.	The meeting was called to order at about 1700 hrs. Roll call was noted and all Commissioners were present.

II.	Approval of 15 February Meeting Minutes

Commissioner Bergman moved for approval and Commissioner Mann seconded approval of the meeting minutes. The minutes were approved.

III.	Notification on Promotions

Notice was given to the Commissioners on recent promotions. This included	Acting Captain John Ellickson being promoted to Captain, Acting Sergeant Mary Bitzan-Hieb being promoted to Sergeant, Acting Corporal John Kaiser promoted to Corporal, and Acting Chief Bob Jacobson promoted to Chief.

IV.	Progress on Police Officer Hiring

The Commission was advised of the difficulties in the hiring process including finding candidates that can pass background and psychological examinations.

V.	Review of Draft Rules and Regulations

There was long discussion amongst the Commissioners, the City Manager,	Assistant to the City Manager and the Police Chief regarding revisions to the Rules and Regulations. There were several suggested changes that will be made into a draft set of Rules and Regulations for later review by the Commission. There were also questions related to the need for the section regarding disparate treatment on Section 5, rule d. The City Attorney will be asked to review those documents including the disparate treatment section. Also, the City Attorney would specifically be asked to review the section on retirement and whether or not age 65 was required retirement age. (See Draft changes for the Rules and Regulations for the suggested deletions, additions)

Commissioner also asked about the Oath of Office. Commissioners should be sworn in and arrangements will be made for that to happen.

VI.	The meeting was adjourned at 2000 hrs.