05/14/13 MinutesPOLICE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
P 7800 Golden Valley Road — Golden Valley, MN 55427
MEETING
Tuesday, May 14, 2013 —12:30 PM
Public Safety Building Conference Room
MINUTES
Call to Order
Attendance/Roll Call
The meeting was called to order by Chair Peterson at 12:31 PM. Present at the meeting were Commissioners
Ben Peterson, Gloria Kumagai and Roxanne Sienko; Police Chief Stacy Carlson, Commander Nate Gove,
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 4, 2013
Commissioner Kumagai moved to approve the February 4, 2013 minutes; seconded by Commissioner Sienko.
The February 4, 2013 minutes were unanimously approved.
Approval of New Organizational Structure
Chief Carlson gave an overview of a proposed revision to the department's organizational structure. The
proposed changes would include eliminating one commander position and promoting two sergeants to
lieutenants. One lieutenant will act as the supervisor for the entire patrol function, while the other would
oversee the investigations unit and community events/meetings. Both lieutenants would report directly to
Commander Gove.
The proposed minimum requirements for a lieutenant are: 3 years as a Golden Valley sergeant, 7 years as an
officer and a Bachelor's degree. All current Golden Valley sergeants meet the minimum requirements. The
positions would be appointed by Chief Carlson.
Commissioner Sienko moved to approve the new organizational structure; seconded by Commissioner
Kumagai. The new structure was unanimously approved.
Closing Comments
Chief Carlson advised overall crime is down so far in 2013.
Adjournment
Commissioner Kumagai moved to adjourn the meeting; seconded by Commissioner Sienko. The meeting was
adjourned at 12:44 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Gloria Kumagai, Secretary