02/04/13 MinutesPOLICE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
P 7800 Golden Valley Road — Golden Valley, MN 55427
MEETING
Monday, February 4, 2013 — 9:00 AM
Public Safety Building Conference Room
MINUTES
Call to Order
Attendance/Roll Call
The meeting was called to order by Chair Kumagai at 9:05 AM. Present at the meeting were Commissioners
Marshall Tanick, Gloria Kumagai and Ben Peterson; Police Chief Stacy Carlson, Commander Mike Meehan,
Council Member Joanie Clausen and Administrative Assistant Amanda Johnson.
Agenda Review
There were no additions or revisions to the agenda.
Approval of Minutes of February 6, 2012
Commissioner Tanick moved to approve the February 6, 2012 minutes; seconded by Commissioner Peterson.
The February 6, 2012 minutes were unanimously approved.
Staffing Projections for 2013
Chief Carlson advised there is one vacant police officer position, which has not been able to be filled for the
past couple years. The city manager approved assigning a patrol officer to a traffic enforcement/education
position for the first half of 2013. If the efforts in this area prove to be worthwhile and successful, the city
manager has indicated he will approve the hiring of another police officer.
Chief Carlson also advised new pension fund penalties are being discussed, and would become effective on
07/01/14 if approved. The police department currently has 1-4 employees who could retire prior to those
penalties being enforced. Those potential retirements would likely result in promotions and the hiring of
additional officers.
Police Officer Recruitment/Selection Process Report
Chief Carlson advised if the city manager authorizes the hiring of an additional police officer, she will be
seeking approval to initiate an open application process. The board agreed to meet later this year to grant
approval for this process.
Chief's Report
Chief Carlson advised staffing in 2013 remained solid. She advised overall crime has increased, especially in
the areas of residential burglaries and theft from autos. Officers have captured a number of in -progress
burglars, which is not very common. Night shift officers continue to notify residents of open garage doors
during the overnight hours in effort to reduce burglaries and thefts.
Chief Carlson stated the department hosted many community events in 2012 including: Police & Fire in the
Parks, Night to Unite, Police & Fire Open House, Citizen's Academy, Bike-alongs and a Use of Force Seminar.
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The police department also played an active role in providing security and other services during President
Obama's visit to Honeywell in June.
Commissioner Tanick inquired about the current gun law issues that are being discussed and what is being done
on a local city level. Chief Carlson advised staff is drafting a checklist for schools and businesses concerning
how to respond to an active shooter situation. Active shooter training exercises are planned for 2/21 for city
employees working in City Hall.
Election of Officers
Commissioner Tanick announced his resignation effective 02/05/13. Commissioner Tanick stated he has
enjoyed his service on the commission and has appreciated getting to know some of the officers better. Council
Member Clausen advised interviews are being conducted to appoint a replacement for Commissioner Tanick.
Per state law the commissioner in the last year of his/her term is the designated chair of the commission. With
Commissioner Tanick's resignation, Commissioner Peterson is the member nearest the end of his appointment
term. Commissioner Tanick nominated Commissioner Peterson as Chair; seconded by Chair Kumagai.
Commissioner Peterson was elected Chair for 2013 by consensus.
Commissioner Tanick nominated Commissioner Kumagai as secretary; seconded by Commissioner Peterson.
Commissioner Kumagai was elected secretary for 2013 by consensus.
Other Business
There was no other business.
Closing Comments
Chief Carlson thanked Commissioner Tanick for his service on the commission and stated his perspectives are
far and wide, and have been appreciated. Chief Carlson also thanked Commissioners Kumagai and Peterson for
their continued service. Commissioner Peterson echoed the sentiments regarding Commissioner Tanick's
service on the commission.
Commissioner Kumagai thanked Chief Carlson for her leadership and transparency.
Adjournment
Commissioner Tanick moved to adjourn the meeting; seconded by Commissioner Peterson. The meeting was
adjourned at 9:34 AM.
Respectfully submitted,
Gloria Kumagai, Secretary