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MAPLEWOOD CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
MINUTES
November 19, 2008
The November 19, 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 July 10, 2008 Meeting Minutes
Commissioner Gunn made a motion to approve the July 10, 2008 meeting minutes. Commissioner Liddell
seconded the motion. Ayes: 3 Nays: 0 The motion passed.
Discussion Regarding Process/Policy for Breaking a Tie on Police Officer Eligibility List
The Commissioners discussed the idea that a flip of a coin be the deciding factor to break a tie amongst ranking
in the Police Officer Eligibility List. Police Chief Thomalla and the City Attorney Alan Kantrud agreed that this
is a fair practice and is used amongst other tiers of government to break ties.
Commission Gunn made a motion that a flip of the coin be the method for breaking ties on the eligibility list as
part of the police and procedures of the Maplewood Police and Civil Service Commission. Commissioner
Liddell seconded the motion. Ayes: 3, Nays: 0 The motion passed.
City Attorney Alan Kantrud stated he would bring language to amend the Commission's policies at the next
meeting so the Commission can formally adopt the motion.
Accept Police Officer Exam Results and Certify Police Officer Eligibility List
The Commissioners agreed that the ranking process for the Police Officer Eligibility List is very complete and
are all very pleased with the process.
Commissioner Gunn made a motion to accept the exam results and final scoring sheet. Commissioner Liddell
seconded the motion. Ayes: 3 Nays: 0 The motion passed.
Commissioner Gunn made a motion to certify the exam results to the City Manager and the Department as the
Certified Police Officer Eligibility List. Commissioner Liddell seconded the motion. Ayes: 3 Nays: 0 The
motion passed.
Accept Lieutenant Exam Results and Certify Lieutenant Eligibility List
Police Chief Thomalla went over the "In Basket Exercise," which was part of the process of assessing on the
40 candidates.
Commissioner Gunn made a motion to accept the exam results. Commissioner Liddell seconded the motion.
Ayes: 3 Nays: 0 The motion passed.
Approved: 2/2/09
Commissioner Gunn made a motion to certify the exam results as the Certified Police Lieutenant Eligibility List.
Commissioner Liddell seconded the motion. Ayes: 3 Nays: 0 The motion passed.
Other
Nothing to report
Adjourn
The meeting adjourned at 8:23 a.m.
Recording Secretary
Terrie Rameaux
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