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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2004 04-12 City Council Manager Workshop PacketAGENDA CITY COUNCIL/MANAGER WORKSHOP Monday, April 12, 2004 Maplewood Room, City Hall 6:00 p.m. A. CALL TO ORDER B. ROLL CALL C. APPROVAL OF AGENDA D. NEW BUSINESS Interview Candidates for Police Civil Service Commission E. UNFINISHED BUSINESS F. FUTURE TOPICS G. ADJOURNMENT City Council/Manager Workshop ~~ ~' 13 2004 CITY OF MAPLEWOOD BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS APPLICANT INFORMATION FORM NAME ~~ ~~~~~~ ~,~ ADDRESS ~~o~ ~ ~r/7`~~r/i~/~ ~ ~~~-~o~L~ . /~.~I, ~s/Oq PHONE NO. Work: Home: , DATE p.,~ 1) How long have you lived in the City of Maplewood? ~~^~d~ ~ ~-$~ ~' ~-/- ~~ ~~, 2) Will other commitments make regular attendance at rr~eetings difficult? Yes ~ No Comments: 3) On which Board or Commission are interested in serving? (please check) Community Design Review Board Park & Recreation Commission Housing & Redevelopment Authority Planning Commission Human Relations Commission _~1'olice Civil Service Commission 4) Do you have any specific areas of interest within this Board's or Commission's scope of responsibilities? 5) List other organizations or clubs in the Community in which you have been or are an active participant: ~~ ~~ 6) Why would you like to serve on this Board or Commission? "Y%'1~~~iQil"~L/ T// v ~/f'7~ ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: THE INFORMATION CONTAINED /N THIS APPL/CAT/ON SHALL BE CLASSIFIED AS PUBLIC EXCEPT FOR HOME AND WORK TELEPHONE NUMBERS. Return or mail this application to: City of Maplewood, 1830 County Road B East, Maplewood, MN 55109 S:\CTY MGR\BOAROS AND COMMISSIONS APPLICATION.doc 11/05/03 POLICE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION Training and Experience Questionnaire January 2004 Name: The Maplewood Police Civil Service Commission is athree-member unpaid Commission that oversees and approves job descriptions and hiring processes for all sworn officers -including approval or rejection of candidates based on background investigation reports. The backgrounds are done by Police Department staff. They also have a quasi judicial function in that sworn officers can appeal disciplinary suspensions, discharges and reductions in rank to the Commission and the Commission has the authority to overrule the City's action, to reinstate employees and to order back pay. The Commission would also act as a Veteran's Review Panel if a Veteran requested a hearing after receiving notice from the City that they are being removed from their position. There have been three hearing of this nature in the past seven years. The majority of the work involves overseeing the hiring process. The Commissioners are normally appointed to three-year terms by the City Council and volunteer their services as interested residents. The City has afull-time Human Resource Director who handles most of the hiring process and serves as a staff liaison for the Commission. The Commission decides which of several types of tests to use for sworn positions, the weighting of the exam components, and the minimum qualifications. They also certify names to the City Manager from eligibility lists. They may oversee test administration or an individual Commissioner may act as a panel member on a structured panel interview (oral exam) of candidates. They may review applications for upper level positions and rank candidates but usually limit their oversight to establishment of the process and weighting. Most Commission meetings are held either at 8:30 a.m. or 5:00, 5:30 or 6 p.m, on weekdays. There are no set meeting dates except for the first Monday in February for election of officers. Otherwise they meet as often as needed. Meetings can last from 20 minutes to three hours, averaging 1 to 1'/z hours. When a hearing is needed, it is usually held on a weekday during the day for as many days as needed. The Police Civil Service Commission is not a civilian review board. They do not take complaints from the public nor do they review or conduct internal investigations. They do not direct or oversee police operations nor do the have input into the Police Department budget. They have no involvement in compensation or benefits for the officers. Based on the number of interested candidates and the responsibilities described above, we are asking each candidate to complete the short questionnaire that follows. Please complete and return the questionnaire by January 31, 2004. The Police Civil Service Commission will then review your responses and will interview all candidates and make recommendations to the City Council. The City Council will normally also conduct interviews. If we do not receive your completed questionnaire by the deadline, we will assume you are either no longer interested or are unable to meet the expectations for the appointment. We appreciate your time and interest. For each question listed below, please include approximate dates you completed the training or experience, as well as the name of an individual who can verify this information. Question 1. Describe any training or experience you have establishing qualifications or exam processes for jobs of any kind. Please note if this experience or training was with law enforcement positions in particular. X3/1? ~~7~i~*~~.. ~i~~ 9` ~ ~ ~ .~ r' ~~~ i~`~y~'% i ~ ~~ ~ Question 2. Describe any training or experience you have reviewing documents, taking testimony and evaluating disciplinary actions taken in an employment setting. G~'/1L i r~L,~ y~~ may, i~~%~"~ Question 3. Describe any training or experience you have managing or chairing public meetings. F ~~G~~~ /f Question 4. Describe any experience you have as an objective third party in reviewing and making determinations on disputed claims. a ~~G~~~ ~~~ CX~ ~ ~~~ c~~~ G~~ i~~~ l~~ ~ G~ / E ~i~ Question 5. Now that you know more about the commission, describe why are you interested in being a member. f~ Q~ ~ ~~,~ ~~ Question 6. Will you be able to attend most of the scheduled meetings? (We normally provide 10 days notice except for emergency meetings.) Yes No ~~ Explain. ~~e ~~ ~`~ ~~=~~ ~~ ~ s~,~ ~o ~ o,e i o~ NAME ADDRESS PHONE NO. Work: 1) How long have you lived in the City of Maplewood? 2 Will other commitments make regular attendance at meetings difficult? Yes No .~ Comments: 3) On which Board or Commission are interested in serving? (please check) Community Design Review Board Park & Recreation Commission Housing & Redevelopment Authority Planning Commission Human Relations Commission Police Civil Service Commission 4) Do you have any specific areas of}'nterest within t~iis Board's or Commission's scope of responsibilities? Q VG~~ ~ Itiv~t ! t1~G5~ 1.,.v -I'1~c„ Y~~G1'~'.S ~G~ P~ vice (,olntiwti~4~ ~ . T ~~ ~~~~~~tions or club the Community in which you ha e be nor e'an acti e articipant: 5 List other or a~Iiza ) ood ~' ~ Covr-ntii ss~ av~ ~1,n~ Wo w~Lt^ ~~~~ ~P~ ~~ ~~ k~oc, a~r~ ~~^~ ~ u1,N, S~t~C $~/ ~ h L~ ~ rGwN~~ ~oln~f ~.w~ o f Cs v~ lc aM Ovtrsn ~f ~ ~ () Why wou d you like to serve on this Board orb ~ o `sis~o~ ~ipM~~`~,,, ,~ ~/ ~ J ~~ a~ ~ r~~ VG ro~G~. ~v r-~P ~< < ~~cc- cow~un Y'c.la.-h o~.s C~t~, hr~~ hc.r ~n t~,~pt~ s~~.e.~l ~DITIONAL COMMENT ~~ ~{-~iCGVS w~to If~~GS~-~ ~'~.C. Gook rrlwwti ~ fi'~'Mn.o~!-off i~ kn~skd ~ ~ Vv~cv~-fxi ~ (ti 'Pre~~,+ a.~ ~U.t,~ k ~vi,n roGt SS~,S. ~~ ~~ `~ ~ THE /NFORMAT-ON CONTAINED IN THIS APPLICATION SHALL BE CLASSIFIED AS PUBLIC EXCEPT FOR HOME AND WORK TELEPHONE NUMBERS. Return or mail this application to: City of Maplewood, 1830 County Road B East, Maplewood, MN 55109 Z357o CITY OF MAPLEWOOD BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS APPLICANT INFORMATION FORM ~-~,G~I, l ~~ - ~~; ~t S ~o r (~~.~- T~acc. ~ ~o~ d IVI~t ,5s ~ ~ ~ Home: _ DATE I ' 1 ~"' ~ 1~ 11/05/03 S:\CTY MGR\BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS APPLICATION.doc POLICE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION Training and Experience Questionnaire January 2004 Name: ~~(/1~ ~ ~~-' The Maplewood Police Civil Service Commission is athree-member unpaid Commission that oversees and approves job descriptions and hiring processes for all sworn officers -including approval or rejection of candidates based on background investigation reports. The backgrounds are done by Police Department staff. They also have a quasi judicial function in that sworn officers can appeal disciplinary suspensions, discharges and reductions in rank to the Commission and the Commission has the authority to overrule the City's action, to reinstate employees and to order back pay. The Commission would also act as a Veteran's Review Panel if a Veteran requested a hearing after receiving notice from the City that they are being removed from their position. There have been three hearing of this nature in the past seven years. The majority of the work involves overseeing the hiring process. The Commissioners are normally appointed to three-year terms by the City Council and volunteer their services as interested residents. The City has afull-time Human Resource Director who handles most of the hiring process and serves as a staff liaison for the Commission. The Commission decides which of several types of tests to use for sworn positions, the weighting of the exam components, and the minimum qualifications. They also certify names to the City Manager from eligibility lists. They may oversee test administration or an individual Commissioner may act as a panel member on a structured panel interview (oral exam) of candidates. They may review applications for upper level positions and rank candidates but usually limit their oversight to establishment of the process and weighting. Most Commission meetings are held either at 8:30 a.m. or 5:00, 5:30 or 6 p.m. on weekdays. There are no set meeting dates except for the first Monday in February for election of officers. Otherwise they meet as often as needed. Meetings can last from 20 minutes to three hours, averaging 1 to 1'/z hours. When a hearing is needed, it is usually held on a weekday during the day for as many days as needed. The Police Civil Service Commission is not a civilian review board. They do not take complaints from the public nor do they review or conduct internal investigations. They do not director oversee police operations nor do the have input into the Police Department budget. They have no involvement in compensation or benefits for the officers. Based on the number of interested candidates and the responsibilities described above, we are asking each candidate to complete the short questionnaire that follows. Please complete and return the questionnaire by January 31, 2004. The Police Civil Service Commission will then review your responses and will interview all candidates and make recommendations to the City Council. The City Council will normally also conduct interviews. If we do not receive your completed questionnaire by the deadline, we will assume you are either no longer interested or are unable to meet the expectations for the appointment. We appreciate your time and interest. For each question listed below, please include approximate dates you completed the training or experience, as well as the name of an individual who can verify this information. Question 1. Describe any training or experience you have establishing qualifications or exam processes for jobs of any kind. Please note if this experience or training was with law enforcement positions in particular. Question 2. Describe any training or experience you have reviewing documents, taking testimony and evaluating disciplinary actions taken in an employment setting. Question 3. Describe any training or experience you have managing or chairing public meetings. Question 4. Describe any experience you have as an objective third party in reviewing and making determinations on disputed claims. OVER -~ Question 5. Now that you know more about the commission, describe why are you interested in being a member. Question 6. Will you be able to attend most of the scheduled meetings? (We normally provide 10 days notice except for emergency meetings.) Yes No Explain. Signed: Date: ~ Police Civil Service Commission Training and Experience Questionnaire January 2004 Name: Barbara Damchik-Dykes 1. My experience establishing qualifications and exam processes has been for investigator positions within the Minneapolis Civilian Police Review Authority and the Minneapolis Department of Civil Rights. Additionally, I have participated as an observer in the federal mediation process between the Minneapolis Police Department and the community where police hiring and qualifications were often the subject of much discussion. For the positions that I currently manage, I was responsible for establishing the qualifications and exams as well as hiring. Ongoing. This information can be verified by Vanne Owens-Hayes, Director of the Minneapolis Department of Civil Rights. 2. As Attorney Manager of the Minneapolis Civilian Police Review Authority I have daily experience reviewing investigations of allegations of police misconduct which includes the collections of evidence, documents, police, witness, and complainant statements. I also have similar experience in managing the Minneapolis Civil Rights Complaint Investigation unit which is the City's corrollary to EEOC and State Human Rights processes. My training is as a lawyer and also as a manager for the City. The cases I prepare are with an eye toward arbitration. Ongoing. This information can be verified by Vanne Owens-Hayes, Director of the Minneapolis Department of Civil Rights. 3. I have managed the board meetings of the Minneapolis Civilian Police Review.' My job also requires me to manage and facilitate public hearings as part of the rule making process. Additionally, I serve on several boards and commissions that use Roberts Rules of Order. I am knowledgeable about the Open Meeting Law and fairly well-versed in the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act as it applies to government employees and personnel data. While I have substituted for the chair, I have not served in the position of chair but feel confident I would adequately fill that role if called upon to do so. Ongoing. This information can be verified by Vanne Owens-Hayes, Director of the Minneapolis Department of Civil Rights. 4. My position requires that I recommend to the Board (a quasi judicial review board) to either sustain or not sustain an allegation of police misconduct by reviewing findings of fact which are supported by evidence. My position requires that 1 be a neutral fact-finder in order to assist those who adjudicate and make recommendations to the Chief regarding discipline. Ongoing. This information can be verified by Vanne Owens-Hayes, Director of the Minneapolis Department of Civil Rights. 5. As a resident of Maplewood, I have a vested interest and responsibility in maintaining a high level of police-community relations. My experience in my position with the Minneapolis Civilian Police Review Authority has led me to believe that the most effective and efficient way to employ a professional police force is through a hiring process that selects those individuals with the most likelihood of success. The profession of policing is one of the most difficult occupations that one can undertake. I am interested in assisting in bringing in officers to the force that reflect the community standard with the highest level of service and dedication to that sworn position. Because the City of Maplewood holds it force to a high level of professionalism and accountability it behooves us to employ a police force with the highest of selection standards. Officers are often forced to make split-second decisions with the potential for life-changing consequences and thus, those officers must have a high level of integrity to police with consistency, equality and fairness. I would like to be part of the group that maintains that level of integrity and accountability in policing for the City of Maplewood. 6. Yes, I will be able to attend the scheduled meetings. My schedule is fairly flexible and I can be available for day or evening meetings. CITY OF~MAPLEWOOD >,~f,`~~ ~ ~ ~~`~~ BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS APPLICANT INFORMATION FORM NAME ~ ¢- ~ ~ ~ ~.i r ~ ~ ~ l z ADDRESS ~ G1~ ~l ~ ..~ ~ ~ ~ G,-Fc ~.. e..,-~ ~~ ~. s~l ~w-~ ©~, ~ M y S S" t ~ ~1 PHONE NO. Work: _ Home: DATE ~~T1 1) How long have you lived in the City of Maplewood? \ ~ v ~ ~, ~ s 2) Will other commitments make regular attendance at meetings difficult? Yes No ~~ Comments: 3) On which Board or Commission are interested in serving? (please check) Community Design Review Board Park & Recreation Commission Housing & Redevelopment Authority Planning Commission Human Relations Commission. _~~ Police Civil Service Commission 4) Do you have any specific areas of interest within this Board's or Commission's scope of responsibilities? 5) List other organizations or clubs in the Community in which you have been or are an active participant: ~j~cv~Il u.S ~~«e ~ce.s~~ ~1e..:--{" c='-F -(~~e, 1~7~..o.vd-(- ~cl~v,..~,~-Ev.^ ~( ~~sSa`~~. ~. ter-- :;~ "~ u~ C ...~-'E ~s ut F--- ~ ~c v. c..l~.^ o-'C S -~ --~ r `E' ....~ ~ ~ ~z. r. t' S . 6) Why would you like to serve on this Board or Commisl~sion? 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Return or mail this application to: City of Maplewood, 1830 County Road B East, Maplewood, MN 55109 S:~CTY MGR~BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS APPLICA770N.doc 1I/05/03 POLICE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION Training and Experience Questionnaire January 2004 Name: ~`, ,,,Q...~ c- ~. ~~. c 1..1 ~-, ~ l Z The Maplewood Police Civil Service Commission is athree-member unpaid Commission that oversees and approves job descriptions and hiring processes for all sworn officers -including approval or rejection of candidates based on background investigation reports. The backgrounds are done by Police Department staff. They also have aquasi-judicial function in that sworn officers can appeal disciplinary suspensions, discharges and reductions in rank to the Commission and the Commission has the authority to overrule the City's action, to reinstate employees and to order back pay. The Commission would also act as a Veteran's Review Panel if a Veteran requested a hearing after receiving notice from the City that they are being removed from their position. There have been three hearing of this nature in the past seven years. The majority of the work involves overseeing the hiring process. The Commissioners are normally appointed to three-year terms by the City Council and volunteer their services as interested residents. The City has afull-time Human Resource Director who handles most of the hiring process and serves as a staff liaison for the Commission. The Commission. decides which of several types of tests to use for sworn positions, the weighting of the exam components, and the minimum qualifications. They also certify names to the City Manager from eligibility lists. They may oversee test administration or an individual Commissioner may act as a panel member on a structured panel interview (oral exam) of candidates. They may review applications for upper level positions and rank candidates but usually limit their oversight to establishment of the process and weighting. Most Commission meetings are held either at 8:30 a.m. or 5:00, 5:30 or 6 p.m. on weekdays. There are no set meeting dates except for the first Monday in February for election of officers. Otherwise they meet as often as needed. Meetings can last from 20 minutes to three hours, averaging 1 to 1'/2 hours. When a hearing is needed, it is usually held on a weekday during the .day for as .many days as needed. The Police Civii Service Commission is not a civilian review board. They do not take complaints from the public nor do they review or conduct internal investigations. They do not director oversee police operations nor do the have input into the Police Department budget. They have no involvement in compensation or benefits for the officers. Based on the number of interested candidates and the'responsibi~ities described above, we are asking each candidate to complete the short questionnaire that follows. Please complete and return the questionnaire by January 31, 2004. The Police Civil Service Commission will then review your responses and will interview all candidates and make recommendations to the City Council. The City Council will normally also conduct interviews. If we do not receive your completed questionnaire by the deadline, we will assume you .are either no longer interested or are unable to meet the expectations for the appointment. We appreciate your time and interest. For each question listed below, please include approximate dates you completed the training or experience, as well as the name of an individual who can verify this information. Question 7. Describe any training or experience you have establishing qualifications or exam processes for jobs of any kind. Please note if the experience or training was with law enforcement positions in particular. I've been employed by HealthPartners for 19 years. When I was a Systems Application Trainer (six years of experience, left this position two years ago), I developed skills to evaluate individual's performance. This has included establishing testing and exam requirements for those that have been trained by myself, or others. 1 have been in a position to judge the competence of others and make recommendations to their supervisors. I have received training for this position and have attended continuing education classes. Question 2. Describe any training or experiences you have reviewing documents, taking testimony and evaluating actions taken in an employment setting. At HealthPartners, I have developed and assisted supervisors carrying out employee accountability and evaluation processes. In this effort t have met with employees and their supervisors to evaluate individual performance of employees. Overall, I have held responsibility for the development and review of policies and procedures for up to 420 employees. Qu®stion 3. Describe any training or experience you have managing or chairing public meetings. Four years ago I served as the Vice President of the Parent Teacher Association (APT) at Weaver Elementary school, and have been very involved in managing groups of individuals at HealthPartners. I currently chair a 40 person monthly forum for project development that includes the presentation of research and testimony. Over the past 3 months I have facilitated a 10 person Information Technology workgroup that was assessing the need of an over 1 million dollar component to a current system. I have found all of these experiences build upon my skills in this area. Question 4. Describe any experience you have as an objective third party in reviewing and making determinations on disputed claims. As a facilitator in the Information Technology workgroup mentioned in question 3. f was asked to hold this position by the Sr. Manager and skilled workers since I was an objective third party to the project. Based on emotion, the workers believed a component was essential to maintain a system. Following an objective process that I developed, the workgroup collectively determined the component was not needed and felt good about their decision. CITY OF MAPLEWOOD BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS APPLICANT INFORMATION FORM NAME Marie F. Przynski ~r ADDRESS 1848 Prosperity Road, Maplewood, M-~1 55109-4h1R PHONE NO. Work: H`on~e: 1) How long have you lived in the City of Maplewood? Since 06 / 1991 DATE 01/31/04 2) Will other commitments make regular attendance at meetings difficult? Yes No ~_ Comments: 3) On which Board or Commission are interested in serving? (please check) Community Design Review Board Park & Recreation Commission Housing & Redevelopment Authority Planning Commission Human Relations Commission ~ Police Civil Service Commission 4) Do you have any specific areas of interest within this Board's or Commission's scope of responsibilities? I am currently a Lieutenant with the Minneapolis Police Department, and serve as the supervisor/coordinator of the Professional Development Unit. I oversee the Training, Backgrounds, CSO Program, Pre-service (Academy), Recruitment, OSHA and Risk Management functions. 5) MMLNNist other organizations or clubs in the Community in which you have been or are an active participant: Tn~ernat~onalP~ssociat~onbo~ Women Police -Regional Coordinator MN Association of Women Police -member, prior service on Executive Board International Association of Chief's of Police -member 6) Why would you like to serve on this Board or Commission? I have a strong background in this area, and would like to volunteer as a resource in this area for the City of Maplewood. _~-~i ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: THE INFORMATION CONTAINED /N THIS APPLICAT/ON SHALL BE CLASSIF/ED AS PUBLIC EXCEPT FOR HOME AND WORK TELEPHONE NUMBERS. Return or mail this application to: City of Maplewood, 1830 County Road B East, Maplewood, MN 55109 S:\CTY~vIGR\BOARDS AND COMM ISSIONS APPLTCATION.doc 11/05/03 <_, POLICE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION Training and Experience Questionnaire January 2004 Name: The Maplewood Police Civil Service Commission is athree-member unpaid Commission that oversees and approves job descriptions and hiring processes for all sworn officers -including approval or rejection of candidates based on background investigation reports. The backgrounds are done by Police Department staff. They also have aquasi-judicial function in that sworn officers can appeal disciplinary suspensions, discharges and reductions in rank to the Commission and the Commission has the authority to overrule the City's action, to reinstate employees and to order back pay. The Commission would also act as a Veteran's Review Panel if a Veteran requested a hearing after receiving notice from the City that they are being removed from their position. There have been three hearing of this nature in the past seven years. The majority of the work involves overseeing the hiring process. The Commissioners are normally appointed to three-year terms by the City Council and volunteer their services as interested residents. The City has afull-time Human Resource Director who handles most of the hiring process and serves as a staff liaison for the Commission. The Commission decides which of several types of tests to use for sworn positions, the weighting of the exam components, and the minimum qualifications. They also certify names to the City Manager from eligibility lists. They may oversee test administration or an individual Commissioner may act as a panel member on a structured panel interview (oral exam) of candidates. They may review applications for upper level positions and rank candidates but usually limit their oversight to establishment of the process and weighting. Most Commission meetings are held either at 8:30 a.m. or 5:00, 5:30 or 6 p.m. on weekdays. There are no set meeting dates except for the first Monday in February for election of officers. Otherwise they meet as often as needed. Meetings can last from 20 minutes to three hours, averaging 1 to 1'h hours. When a hearing is needed, it is usually held on a weekday during the day for as many days as needed. The Police Civil Service Commission is not a civilian review board. They do not take complaints from the public nor do they review or conduct internal investigations. They do not direct or oversee police operations nor do the have input into the Police Department budget. They have no involvement in compensation or benefits for the officers. Based on the number of interested candidates and the responsibilities described above, we are asking each candidate to complete the short questionnaire that follows. Please complete and return the questionnaire by January 31, 2004. The Police Civil Service Commission will then review your responses and will interview all candidates and make recommendations to the City Council. The City Council will normally also conduct interviews. If we do not receive your completed questionnaire by the deadline, we will assume you are either no longer interested or are unable to meet the expectations for the appointment. We appreciate your time and interest. For each question listed below, please include approximate dates you completed the training or experience, as well as the name of an individual who can verify this information. Question 1: Describe any training or experience you have establishing qualifications or exam processes for jobs of any kind. Please note if this experience or training was with law enforcement positions in particular. Currently I am the Director of the Professional Development Unit of the Minneapolis Police Department. I oversee both the Recruitment and Background sections, and liaison with the Minneapolis Department(s) of Human Resources and Risk Management. Recently, I participated in the review, and updating of the core components of police officer functions. I sit on the Administrative committee that evaluates all candidates for the Department; Police and Community Service Officer positions. I develop job descriptions for positions in the Professional Development Unit and other law enforcement positions within the Department. I am a member of LEO (Law Enforcement Opportunities), and have mentored college students through the law enforcement program and hiring processes. I have developed and mentored active employees in the promotional process. Question 2: Describe any training or experience you have reviewing documents, taking testimony and evaluating disciplinary actions taken in an employment setting. I have served in law enforcement fortwenty-seven (27) years. As a patrol officer, I wrote thousands of police reports, soliciting information from victims, witnesses or suspects. In 1990, I was promoted to Sergeant, where I investigated all types of crimes; Homicide, Forgery/Fraud to shoplifting, I prepared case documentation and presented these investigations to the City or County Attorney Offices for prosecution. In 1996, I was appointed as an Administrative Sergeant, responsible for Unit support in Finance. That position involved payroll and budget, preparing reports regarding employee concerns related to work conditions. As a Sergeant and a Lieutenant, employee "policy and procedure" inquiries have been routinely assigned to me for investigation, evaluation, and hearing panel participation if necessary. The hearing panel makes decisions regarding discipline appropriate to the "violation." Question 3: Describe any training or experience you have managing or chairing public meetings. Since 1996, as a Sector Lieutenant, I have been heavily involved with a variety of community and agency groups. On several occasions, I have chaired or facilitated the process. As the supervisor of the Professional Development Unit, I regularly manage a variety of employee groups and task forces. Question 4: Describe any experience you have as an objective third party in reviewing and making determinations on disputed claims. As a police officer, a core responsibility is to be an objective third party in the investigation and processing of crime scenes. As a supervisor, objectivity is vital in settling disputes and dealing with the concerns of affected employees. As a task force participant, being objective, in review of documentation is absolutely necessary. Question 5: Now that you know more about the commission, describe why are you interested in being a member? As a resident, I would like to be more involved in my community of choice. I am interested in the process and the outcome(s) related to the continued development of the city. My professional skills lie in the law enforcement arena; the Police Commission is a good fit and would utilize my knowledge and experience in support of the City of Maplewood. Question 6: Will you be able to attend most of the scheduled meetings? (We normally provide 10 days notice except for emergency meetings.) Yes ~ No Explain. Date: ~~' Signed: MARIE PRZYNSKI OBJECTIVE City of Maplewood Police Commission Appointment EXPERIENCE 2003-2004 Minneapolis Police, Professional Development Unit Supervisor . Oversee Training Section, includes Pre-service, Academy, In-service, Supervisor and Leadership Development and Civilian Training venues ^ Oversee the Police Range function and related training ^ Oversee Background Investigation Section, doing pre-employment investigations for a variety of City of Minneapolis positions . Oversee the Police Recruitment section. ^ Liaison with City of Minneapolis Risk Management, Occupational Health and Council on Crime and Justice 2001-2003 Minneapolis Police, 4~ Precinct Sector Lieutenant . Worked with various Community groups to resolve issues/concerns. . Oversaw police patrol unit/shift. Development and Implementation of strategies, responding to crime mapping analysis. 1999-2001 Minneapolis Police, Community Response Team CRT/Administratize Lieuterurrtt . Oversee covert operations/direct patrol unit, whose primary responsibilities are narcotics, prostitution and livability crimes in the 4th Precinct. Oversee 4th Precinct building functioning 1996-2001 Minneapolis Police, 4~ Precinct Shift Lieutennt • Oversee patrol shift 1996 Minneapolis Police, Child Abuse Unit Unit Supervsor • Oversee Unit investigators, Case assignment • Worked with various agencies in development of Child/Youth programming. EDUCATION Metropolitan State University, St. Paul, MN. Currently completing undergraduate degree in Law Enforcement . Metropolitan (Minneapolis) Community College Associate of Arts in Law Enforcement conferred REFERENCES Deputy Chief Tim Dolan Minneapolis Police Department 350 S. 5~ Street, # 128 Minneapolis, MN 55415-1389 (612) 673-2853 Ms. Roberta Englund, Executive Director Folwell and Webber-Camden Neigkltborhoods 1206 37~ Avenue North Minneapolis, MN 55412 (612) 521-2100 1848 Prosperity Road •Maplewood, MN 55109-4618 • E-mail (work) Marie.Przynski~ci.minneapolis.mn.us or (personal) Przynskiaccess@prodigy.net