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• <br />• <br />• <br />AGENDA ITEM 3A <br />STAFF ORIGINATOR: Daniel Tesch, Director of Administration <br />MEETING DATE: 28 March 2011 <br />TOPIC: Hiring John Swenson, Public Safety Director <br />VOTE REQUIRED: 3/5 <br />BACKGROUND <br />The departure of Dave Pecchia in 2010 created a vacancy for the position of Public <br />Safety Director. The council moved to establish a Public Safety Director Search <br />Committee which was made up of 2 staff members, 2 council members and former <br />Coon Rapids chief Steve Wells. Staff was directed to advertise the vacancy to which <br />the city received 23 applicants. Staff narrowed the number of applicants 8 which were <br />interviewed by the Search Committee. On February 24th the City Council interviewed 3 <br />finalists for the position. At that meeting the council determined that the 3 finalists be <br />scheduled for leadership assessments with Assessment Associates International. <br />Assessment Associates International determined that all 3 finalists were considered <br />qualified candidates. <br />After much consideration the council has directed staff to make an offer of employment <br />to Mr. John Swenson. Mr. Swenson is currently a captain with the White Bear Lake <br />Police Department. <br />We anticipate an April 25th start date. <br />RECOMMENDATION <br />Make an offer of employment as Public Safety Director to Mr. John Swenson, <br />P66 <br />