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MAPLEWOOD CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
MINUTES
July 10, 2008
The July 10, 2008 meeting was called to order at 8:00 a.m.
Members Present: Marlene Palkovich, Chair
Lisa Liddell, Secretary
Steve Gunn
Others Present: Chief David Thomalla
Commission Liaison Terrie Rameaux
City Attorney Alan Kantrud
Approval of Minutes
Commissioner Liddell made a motion to approve the minutes of the February 4, 2008 meeting. Commissioner
Gun seconded the motion. Ayes: 3, Nays: 0. Motion carried.
Chair Palkovich requested that the Commission table any further discussion of the open meeting law until the
time comes that the commission needs to address it.
Discuss and Approve Police Officer Hiring Process/Postin
Chief Thomalla suggested there be no change in the hiring process. Staff is proposing to create a new list of
qualified candidates using the same process as used in the past. Chief Thomalla stated the current list of
candidates is exhausted and there is a current vacancy for a police officer and by the time a new list is created, it
is foreseen there will be two openings.
There was some discussion regarding the exam components. Chief Thomalla stated that he believes the
weighting of the exam components has worked well for the past couple recruitment processes. There was also
discussion regarding the importance of police officers' writing skills.
Motion made to approve the Police Officer Hiring Process and Posting. Ayes: 3, Nays: 0. Motion carried.
Other
Chief Thomalla stated Lieutenant Kevin Rabbett has announced his retirement, which will take effect August
7`h, 2008. Chief Thomalla requested that a lieutenant replacement search be done at the same time as the police
officer search. Chief Thomalla went over the procedures of a lieutenant search, which includes a practical
exam—an in -basket exercise, and the oral interview. The position would be posted as an internal promotional
position. Posted to the public only if there are no internal candidates.
Adiourn
Commissioner Gunn made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Seconded by Commissioner Liddell. Meeting was
adjourned at 8:21 a.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Terrie Rameaux
Recording Secretary