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Approved: 2-1-10
MAPLEWOOD POLICE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
MINUTES
November 16, 2009
1. Call meeting to order
The November 16, 2009 meeting was called to order at 8:30 a.m.
2. Roll Call
Members Present: Lisa Liddell, Chair
Steve Gunn, Secretary
Marlene Palkovich
Others Present: City Attorney, Alan Kantrud
Commission Liaison Terrie Rameaux
Police Chief, David Thomalla
3. Approval of the Agenda
Commissioner Palkovich moved to approve the agenda for November 16, 2009.
Commissioner Gunn seconded the motion.
Ayes – All
4. Approval of May 1, 2009 Meeting Minutes
Commissioner Gunn moved to approve the May 1, 2009 Meeting Minutes.
Commissioner Palkovich seconded the motion. Ayes – All
5. New Business
a. Commission Handbook Review
Alan Kantrud, Maplewood City Attorney, went over the report and made himself available
to answer questions.
The commission discussed the handbook.
Commissioner Palkovich moved to accept the Commission Handbook.
Commissioner Gunn seconded the motion.
Ayes – All
b. Extension of current Police Officer Eligibility List
Chief David Thomalla addressed the commission on the status of the list and stated that
the current eligibility list expires November 19, 2009. He also reported on recent hires,
retirements and promotions as well.
Commissioner Gunn moved to extend the Police Officer Eligibility List for one year.
Commissioner Palkovich seconded the motion.
Ayes - All
Commissioner Palkovich stated that the commission is very proud of the people who have
retired from the Maplewood Police Force and their work for the City of Maplewood. The
commission extended their sympathies to the Crittenden family. Commissioner Palkovich
asked for an update on how the Maplewood officer who was involved in that incident.
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Chief Thomalla stated Officer Julie Olson is doing well and was recently awarded the
Award of Valor at the 26th annual MN Public Safety Awards.
6. Unfinished Business
a. Removal of Candidate 21 from the Eligibility List
Chief Thomalla stated this item was not on the agenda, however, candidate #21 on the list
did not return their background packet and there has been no contact with this process. In
order to keep working through this list, it is requested that candidate number 21 removed
from the list.
Commissioner Palkovich moved that candidate #21 be removed from the eligibility list.
Chair Liddell seconded the motion.
Ayes - All
7. Visitors Presentation - None
8. Commission Presentations - None
9. Staff Presentations - None
10. Adjourn
The meeting adjourned at 8:45 a.m.
Recording Secretary
Terrie Rameaux