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COUNCIL MINUTES <br />42 <br />43 <br />DRAFT <br />FINANCE DEPARTMENT REPORT <br />There was no report from the Finance Department. <br />44 ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT REPORT <br />45 3A) Appointment of Accounting Clerk I — Public Safety Director Swenson reviewed the <br />46 staff report that included information on the current vacancy, a candidate who currently works in <br />47 the Community Development Department and the staff recommendation to hire that candidate, <br />48 Jessica Eller. Ms. Eller's qualifications were reviewed. <br />49 Councilmember Ruhland moved to approve the appointment of Jessica Eller as recommended. <br />50 Councilmember Stoesz seconded the motion. Motion carried on a voice vote. <br />51 3B) Appointment of Public Safety CSO — Public Safety Director Swenson reviewed the <br />52 written staff report that included information on the hiring process and the recommended <br />53 candidate. The individual has served the department as a reserve officer and done a fine job. <br />54 Councilmember Stoesz asked how many years this individual is away from completing his <br />55 degree. Director Swenson noted that he envisions that period to be 18 months. <br />56 Councilmember Lyden moved to approve the appointment of Jacob Mullen as recommended. <br />57 Councilmember Ruhland seconded the motion. Motion carried on a voice vote. <br />58 PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTMENT REPORT <br />59 There was no report from the Public Safety Department. <br />60 PUBLIC SERVICES DEPARTMENT REPORT <br />61 There was no report from the Public Services Department. <br />62 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT REPORT <br />63 There was no report from the Community Development Department. <br />64 UNFINISHED BUSINESS <br />65 There was no Unfinished Business. <br />66 <br />67 NEW BUSINESS <br />68 Activity Center Update — Public Service Director DeGardner provided an update: <br />69 - Sale of Fitness Equipment is Underway — a few pieces of equipment remain but much has <br />70 been sold; Endurance Fitness will keep a couple pieces of equipment; <br />71 - State of Minnesota, Vacation of Activity Center Building — COVID testing operations <br />72 will be out of the activity center as of Thursday this week. Staff is actively advertising <br />73 that change to avoid confusion for people seeking testing; <br />74 - Center Manager Hiring Process — Seven candidates interviewed; finalists will be <br />75 interviewed and a recommendation forwarded to the council in early January; <br />76 - Other Positions for The Rookery — Staff is finalizing job descriptions and opening the <br />77 process for applicants soon. <br />78 <br />2 <br />