07/15/75 CSC Minutes•
MINUTES
GOLDEN VALLEY CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
Tuesday, July 15, 1975
Members present: John Mitchell, Gordon Sandbaken, Pierre Meyer,
Others present: Director Crawford, Assistant Director Pavlock,
Jeff Sweet, LeRoy Trandem
1. Minutes approved for May 28, 1975.
2. Mitchell called attention to letter commendation for
officers Lebsock and Ego, dated June 30, 1975.
3. Lt. Howard's request for leave of absence was approved by
City Manager Omans. Leave approved through October 1, 1975•
4. Reviewed testing for Lieutenant. Discussed proposals from
various agencies and consulting firms. Proposals received
from Personnel Decisions, Inc.; International Association of
Chiefs of Police, International Personnel Management
Association; State of Minnesota Department of Personnel; and
Hobart -Martin Associates.
The proposals are briefly described as follows:
A. PDI - Assessment Center
Phase I - Written (50 persons) $ 975.00
Phase II - Interview, Psychological
assessment, and In -basket (12) 1300.00
Phase III - Group and Role Playing (6) 400.00
On alternative for PDI is to have the Civil Service
Commissioners do the interviews and score the in -
basket exercise. The cost would be about $1575
B. IACP - Written and Oral exams an alternative $4500.00
for this would be a full assessment
center for a cost of $4500.
C. Hobart -Martin - Writen, Oral, and Psychological
Exams $1500.00
D. IPMA — Written examination would be provided now
but other segments would need further
discussion.
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E. State of Minnesota Civil Service - could
provide written examinations for $50 + $1
per examinee. Would want to cooperate
with validation project for assessment
center. Would require 4 to 6 months but
cost would be only for administrative
service.
There was considerable discussion among commission members
and guests as to the advantages and disadvantages of each
proposal. The commission was concerned about the ability
of the proposers to provide excellent service at reasonable
cost.
A review of the discusion is:
State of Minnesota - low cost but not timely; can not
wait for six months
IPMA - no good "Bid", we do not know what they can do.
IACP - Approve of their approach and elements but cost
is higher than others.
Hobart -Martin - modified assessment center approach is
worthwhile but does not include all aspects
thought necessary.
PDI - assessment center is most acceptable as it
includes all parts at reasonable cost.
Motion made: To recommend to the City Council and the City
Manager that funds be provided (approximately $2700) and
that we accept the bid from Personnel Decisions, Inc. for
a full assessment center examination for Lieutenant.
(Meyer, Sandbaken). Motion passed 3 to 0.
Material will be prepared and submitted to the council.
5. Commission discussed budget needs for 1975 and budget
estimates for 1976.
Needed: 1975 balance of year additional $2738
1976 $4275
In 1975, we have already expended $1223. The estimates
for 1975 include costs for general commission activities
and Sergeants Register testing.
The Commission adjourned.
Pierre Meyer
Secretary
Attachment: Memorandum to the City Council and City Manager
Next Meeting - Tuesday, July 22, 7:00 P.M.