csc-minutes-mar-26-21REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 9:01 am by Commissioner Kumagai.
Roll Call
Commissioners present: Gloria Kumagai, Secretary
Andrew Wold
Commissioners absent: None
Council Member Present: Gillian Rosenquist
Staff present: Jason Sturgis, Chief of Police
Steve Johnson, Commander
Amanda Johnson, Police Operations Supervisor
Approval of Agenda
Motion by Commissioner Wold to approve the agenda as presented. Seconded by Commissioner
Kumagai. Motion carried 2-0.
Approval of Minutes
Commissioner Wold stated he and Commissioner Kumagai are members of the Police Task Force
Commission and he recommended the Civil Service Commission take a conservative approach and
approve the Police Task Force Commission meeting minutes as a joint meeting.
Motion by Commissioner Wold to approve the February 1, 2021 meeting minutes in addition to all Police
Task Force Commission meeting minutes. Seconded by Commissioner Kumagai. Motion carried 2-0.
Agenda Item
A.Extension of Sergeant Eligibility Register Expiration
Chief Sturgis advised there are three candidates remaining on the current sergeant eligibility register,
which expires on April 28, 2021. Chief Sturgis advised Commander Steve Johnson is retiring at the end of
April and reported the city is posting the position opening both internally and externally, with an
anticipated start date of mid-late June at the earliest. Currently there is one internal candidate eligible
for promotion to commander. If the internal candidate is selected for promotion, there will be a vacancy
for a sergeant position. Chief Sturgis requested authorization from the commission to extend the
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expiration of the sergeant eligibility register to expedite the potential promotion of a new sergeant and
avoid delays caused by initiating a new sergeant promotional process.
Commissioner Wold inquired what the criteria is for promotion to sergeant and Chief Sturgis stated
minimum requirements are five years as an officer, with a minimum of three years as a Golden Valley
officer. Chief Sturgis stated one officer who would be eligible to participate in a sergeant promotional
process expressed interest in being consider if a new process is initiated.
The bylaws were reviewed during the meeting by commissioners. Commissioner Wold stated he
appreciates the chief consulting the commission. He stated the commission has already approved the
promotional process and has delegated the authority for promotion decisions to staff. Commissione r
Wold stated the department has the authority to extend the sergeant eligibility register without
commission approval.
B. RFP for Commander Selection Process
Chief Sturgis advised the city sent out a request for proposals for conducting a commander selection
process. Chief Sturgis stated he will request approval from the commission once a commander selection
process is finalized.
Commissioner Kumagai stated there has been an increase in incidents of anti-Asian sentiment in the
Twin Cities and inquired whether the department has received reports of anti-Asian discrimination.
Chief Sturgis stated there have been no reports in Golden Valley of this nature.
Commission Communications
Adjourn
Motion by Commission Wold to adjourn the meeting at 9:23 am. Seconded by Commissioner Kumagai.
Motion carried 2-0.
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Gloria Kumagai, Acting Chair
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Amanda Johnson, Police Operations Supervisor
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