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CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION <br /> APPROVED <br /> 296 aligning openings. Now the department has identified two good candidates for one CSO <br /> 297 opening and they have a strong candidate for police officer currently as CSO. On the <br /> 298 possibility of contracting for a background worker,the work needed would be specific to <br /> 299 police and fire candidates. He noted the challenge the department has faced in having <br /> 300 candidates hire onto other departments mainly because other background processes are <br /> 301 faster. The contract for services would pay$35 per hour with no benefits. <br /> 302 <br /> 303 Director Swenson reviewed his request to delay the hiring of the 28th police officer, <br /> 304 authorize a third CSO position and allow contracting for background services. <br /> 305 <br /> 306 Mayor Rafferty asked for more information on the contracted position; he asked how <br /> 307 much time usually goes into a background check. Director Swenson said the cost varies <br /> 308 but typically costs $1,000 to $2,000 per candidate; an investigation of outsourcing <br /> 309 indicated a bottom cost of$3,000 per background. Councilmember Cavegn asked if this <br /> 310 would be an intermittent position and Director Swenson said yes, it would be as needed. <br /> 311 <br /> 312 The council concurred with the plan as presented. <br /> 313 8. Q3 2021 Public Safety Update—Director Swenson reviewed the data presented <br /> 314 in his written report. Director Swenson concluded with an update on staffing for both <br /> 315 police and fire division and review of event participation. <br /> 316 9. Council Updates on Boards/Commissions, City Council <br /> 317 Councilmember Cavegn reported on recent work at the Joint Law Enforcement Council. <br /> 318 They are looking at needs for protective fencing(in case of unrest situations) and the <br /> 319 possibility of sharing those resources (joint collaborative purchase). A subcommittee has <br /> 320 been formed to discuss further. <br /> 321 <br /> 322 The meeting was adjourned at 9:55 p.m. <br /> 323 <br /> 324 These minutes were considered, corrected and approved at the regular Council meeting held on <br /> 325 December 13, 2021. <br /> 326 <br /> 327 <br /> 328 <br /> 329---- <br /> 330 ne Bartell, City Jerk ob Rafferty, Mayor <br /> 331 (j <br /> 8 <br />