csc-minutes-may-5-2020SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES
Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 1:02 pm by Chair Schulz.
Roll Call
Commissioners present: Ralph Schulz, Chair
Gloria Kumagai, Secretary
Andrew Wold
Commissioners absent: None
Council Member Present: Gillian Rosenquist
Staff present: Jason Sturgis, Chief of Police
Dave Kuhnly, Commander
Amanda Johnson, Police Operations Supervisor
Approval of Agenda
Motion by Commissioner Kumagai to approve the meeting agenda as presented. Seconded by
Commissioner Wold. Motion carried 3-0.
Approval of Minutes
Motion by Commissioner Wold to approve the February 3, 2020 meeting minutes. Seconded by
Commissioner Kumagai. Motion carried 3-0.
Agenda Item
Commissioners discussed the revision the city council made to the bylaws. Commissioner Wold stated
the council is unable to revise the commission bylaws and should have considered the statutory
authority given to Civil Service Commissions. Commissioner Wold further advised some of the language
in the revisions seemed generic and did not appear to consider the meeting schedule of this commission.
Commissioner Schulz stated the reference to commissions that meet once a month or twice a month
would likely fit the schedule of other city commissions, but does not seem applicable to this commission.
Council Member Rosenquist reported frequent attendance issues with members of other city boards and
commissions, which prompted the council to update city commission bylaws with attendance
requirements.
May 5, 2020 – 1:00 pm
Public Safety Conference Room
Golden Valley Police Department
7700 Golden Valley Road
City of Golden Valley Civil Service Special Meeting Minutes
May 5, 2020– 1:00 pm
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Motion by Commissioner Wold to revise the second paragraph of the proposed bylaws, Article II:
Membership, Appointments, Terms, Officers, Meetings, and Attendance; Section E. Meeting &
Attendance to state:
“Members are expected to attend all meetings, including the annual board and commission joint
meeting. If a member is unable to attend a meeting, they should contact the staff liaison, who will
inform the chair. If a quorum cannot be attained, the meeting will be canceled. Staff liaisons will
track attendance at each meeting. Each April, the City Manager’s office will review attendance
records for the preceding calendar year (April-March) and send a standardized letter of warning to
any member that has missed more than fifty percent (50%) of the preceding year’s meetings” and to
strike the third paragraph that reads:
“Because attendance is so important to the work of the City’s boards and commissions, the City
Manager may ask the member to explain the reasons for their absences. If circumstances prevent the
member from committing to consistently attending future meetings, the member may be asked to
step down. The City Manager will not ask the member to step down if their inability to attend
meetings is due to health reasons. If the member’s attendance does not improve within 3 months
after receiving a warning, the City Manager or their designee shall ask the member to step down. If
the member chooses not to step down, the Council may take action to remove the member.”
Seconded by Commissioner Kumagai. Motion carried 3-0.
Chief Sturgis reported in response to COVID-19 patrol officers have moved to a 5-on/10-off schedule
rotation in order to keep officers working with the same team and limit cross-contamination potential
between officers, and investigators and some administrative staff members are working remotely.
Commission Communications
Adjourn
Motion by Commission Kumagai to adjourn the meeting at 1:22 pm. Seconded by Commissioner Wold.
Motion carried 3-0.
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Ralph Schulz, Chair
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Amanda Johnson, Police Operations Supervisor