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CITY COUNCIL <br />AGENDA ITEM 3F <br />STAFF ORIGINATOR: John Swenson, Public Safety Director <br />MEETING DATE: August 8, 2022 <br />TOPIC: Appointment of Paid On -Call Fire Lieutenant <br />VOTE REQUIRED: 315 <br />INTRODUCTION <br />The Council is being asked to approve the appointment of Mr. Brian Gustafson for the Paid On - <br />Call Fire Lieutenant position at Fire Station 1. <br />BACKGROUND <br />Previous Fire Lieutenant, Jesse Fronek, was promoted to one of our District Fire Chief positions, <br />creating a vacancy. At this time, staff has completed an internal recruitment process, provided a <br />conditional offer, and is recommending the approval of Brian Gustafson for the Fire Lieutenant <br />position. <br />Mr. Gustafson has been a member of the Lino Lakes' Public Safety Fire team since December, <br />2017, serving as a Firefighter/ EMT, and has over ten years of experience. <br />The hourly rate of pay would remain the same for Gustafson. However, he would now receive a <br />monthly stipend of $225 as a Lieutenant. With the Council's approval, Gustafson would start in <br />the position of Fire Lieutenant on August 15, 2022. <br />RECOMMENDATION <br />Approve the appointment of Brian Gustafson for the Fire Lieutenant position at Fire Station 1. <br />