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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM 4B STAFF ORIGINATOR: Public Safety Director John Swenson MEETING DATE: September 22, 2014 TOPIC: Deputy Public Safety Director — Police & Fire Divisions VOTE REQUIRED: 3/5 INTRODUCTION The Lino Lakes Public Safety Department is requesting council approval to promote Captain Kelly McCarthy to Deputy Public Safety Director — Police Division and to hire Daniel L'Allier as Deputy Public Safety Director — Fire Division. BACKGROUND On June 2, 2014, Council approved Resolution 14-50 which directed staff to integrate fire services for the City of Lino Lakes into the Public Safety Department. As part of the integration process staff has developed an organizational structure for the Public Safety Department that will promote efficient and effective use of staff Daniel L'Allier is currently employed as a full-time fire chief for the City of Virginia. Chief L'Allier has extensive professional experience in the fire and emergency medical services. Chief L'Allier started his fire career with Centennial Fire District in 1998, served with the Maplewood Police Department as CSO/Paramedic and as Director of Training for the Ellsworth Area Ambulance before taking his current position with the Virginia Fire Department. Captain McCarthy has been with the Lino Lakes Public Safety Department since 1998 and has exceled in every position held. Capt. McCarthy started her career as Community Service Officer and worked as a Patrol Officer, Investigator, Patrol Supervisor, Administrative/Investigative Supervisor. Since being promoted to Captain, Capt. McCarthy has been overseeing the patrol function of the police division and has provided much assistance during the fire integration process. RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends that the Council approve the promotion of Kelly McCarthy to Deputy Public Safety Director — Police Division and the hiring of Daniel L'Allier as Deputy Public Safety Director — Fire Division. ATTACHMENTS None