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CITY COUNCIL <br />AGENDA ITEM 3A <br /> <br /> <br />STAFF ORIGINATOR: Karissa Bartholomew, Human Resources Manager <br /> <br />MEETING DATE: April 23, 2018 <br /> <br />TOPIC: Appointment of Public Safety Captain <br /> <br />VOTE REQUIRED: 3/5 <br /> <br /> <br />INTRODUCTION <br /> <br />The Council is being asked to approve the appointment of William Owens to the Public Safety <br />Captain position. <br /> <br />BACKGROUND <br /> <br />Previous Public Safety Captain Wayne Wegener submit his resignation in March, creating a <br />vacancy in the position. At this time, staff has completed an internal recruitment process, <br />provided a conditional offer, and is recommending approval of Mr. William Owens for the <br />Public Safety Captain position. <br /> <br />Mr. Owens has been a member of Lino Lakes’ Public Safety team for over 16 years. Throughout <br />his career with Lino Lakes, Mr. Owens has worked as a Community Service Officer, Police <br />Officer, Investigator, and presently serves as one of our Police Sergeants. Owens is a certified <br />firefighter and holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice. <br /> <br />The hourly rate of pay would be $48.94, which is considered step 6 (the top of the pay scale). <br />This is an exempt position, and not part of a union contract. With the Council’s approval, Mr. <br />Owens would begin in the position of Public Safety Captain on April 29, 2018. <br /> <br />RECOMMENDATION <br /> <br />Approve the appointment of William Owens for the Public Safety Captain position. <br />