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CITY COUNCIL <br />AGENDA ITEM 4A <br /> <br /> <br />STAFF ORIGINATOR: Public Safety Director John Swenson <br />MEETING DATE: April 25, 2016 <br />TOPIC: Hire Paid On-Call Firefighters <br /> <br />VOTE REQUIRED: 3/5 <br /> <br /> <br />INTRODUCTION <br /> <br />The Lino Lakes Public Safety Department is requesting council approval to hire two paid on-call <br />firefighters. <br /> <br />BACKGROUND <br /> <br />As directed by Council Resolution 14-50 staff is integrating fire operations into the Public <br />Safety Department. Staff has been engaged in a fire recruiting and hiring process for paid on- <br />call firefighter candidates as part of the integration process. <br /> <br />The hiring process has been extensive including an interview process, background investigation, <br />medical examinations, and drug screen. This process has identified candidates that will <br />continue the Public Safety Department’s proud tradition of delivering high quality services <br />to the Lino Lakes Community. <br /> <br />RECOMMENDATION <br /> <br />Staff recommends the Council approve the hiring of Kent Alley and Mark Hokkanen for the <br />position of paid on-call firefighter effective May 1, 2016. <br /> <br />ATTACHMENTS <br /> <br />None