02-04-19 CSC Minutes
MEETING MINUTES
Commissioners present: Gloria Kumagai, Chair
Andrew Wold, Secretary
Ralph Schulz
Staff present: Jason Sturgis, Chief of Police
Dave Kuhnly, Commander
Steve Johnson, Commander
Amanda Johnson, Administrative Assistant
Council present: None
Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 9:01 am by Chair Kumagai.
Approval of Agenda
There were no additions or corrections to the agenda.
Approval of Meeting Minutes
Motion by Commissioner Wold to approve the December 17, 2018 meeting minutes. Seconded by
Commissioner Schulz. Motion carried 3-0.
Old Business
None.
New Business
Chief’s Report
Chief Sturgis advised the department implemented body-worn cameras in March 2018 and the benefit
has definitely outweighed the cost. The department also handled large events, including the Super Bowl
and a visit by the Vice President of the United States.
Staffing Projections for 2019
Chief Sturgis advised the department is currently down three officers, and expects an additional opening
in May when a sergeant plans to retire. Two new officers start training on 02/11/19, one of which is a
current Golden Valley CSO. Officer Evans started work as the new mental health investigator on
Feb 4, 2019 – 9 am
Public Safety Conference Room
Golden Valley Public Safety Building
7700 Golden Valley Road
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01/07/19. Chief Sturgis advised the police department is anticipating two interns starting sometime
during the second half of 2019.
Commissioner Wold introduced Joelle Allen from the Golden Valley Rising TIDES Task Force and
requested the task force be apprised of job openings so members can assist with attempting to diversify
the applicant pool.
Approval to Initiate Police Officer Hiring Process
Chief Sturgis advised he added a 2nd panel interview and an interactive role-playing scenario to the
officer hiring process for commission approval. Chair Kumagai inquired whether the oral interview
scoring rubric is provided to candidates in advance. Chief Sturgis stated the scoring rubric is not
provided, but the oral interview questions are given to candidates in advance to review.
Motion by Commissioner Wold to approve the addition of the 2nd panel interview and role-playing
scenario to the hiring process. Seconded by Commissioner Schulz. Motion carried 3-0.
Chief Sturgis requested approval to initiate a police officer hiring process as there are still two officer
vacancies to plan for and candidates on the existing register may or may not still be viable.
Motion by Commissioner Schulz to approve the initiation of a police officer hiring process. Seconded by
Commissioner Wold. Motion carried 3-0.
Approval to Initiate Sergeant Promotion Process
Chief Sturgis presented an outline of the sergeant promotion process for commission approval.
Motion by Commissioner Wold to approve the sergeant promotion process. Seconded by Commissioner
Schulz. Motion carried 3-0.
Chief Sturgis requested approval to initiate a sergeant promotion process in anticipation of a sergeant
retirement at the end of May.
Motion by Commissioner Wold to approve the initiation of a sergeant promotion process. Seconded by
Commissioner Schulz. Motion carried 3-0.
Commissioner Wold inquired about an outline for the commander promotion process and the chief
selection process. Chief Sturgis advised the chief selection process is handled by the city manager and
he would look into creating a commander promotion process outline.
Commissioner Wold inquired whether the race and gender survey results from the city had been
compiled. Chief Sturgis advised he would check with Human Resources to see what data is available.
Commissioner Wold asked if there were any changes in staffing in 2018 or any disciplinary actions taken.
Chief Sturgis advised there was one internal complaint of a policy violation and one external complaint