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Police interviews - Terrill L. Hutson Page l7 Mr. Hutson said he would do a monthly report for the City Council and would take and answer calls. Council Member Kuether remarked that Mr. Hutson had gone to Redwood Falls when the City was without a chief - that is the situation here in Lino and how did he proceed. Mr. Hutson said that he deals with the law and not with politics. He would like as much information as he could acquire, he was not to sure of the problems that were there. The stress was difficult for both him and his family. Mayor Reinert asked Mr. Hutson about using auxiliary police. Mr. Hutson indicated that those people must have good training and be given specific responsibility. They must use the personnel process very carefully. Liability is very high. Mayor Reinert asked how Mr. Hutson would motivate when the need arose. Mr. Hutson said he used long term participation and the ownership theory and that equalled motivation. He would try to do everything positive and discipline only as a last resort. He would be with the officers and keep encouraging them knowing they were quality people. Mayor Reinert asked about the procedure that would be used to evaluate job performance. Mr. Hutson said he would watch the officers, document the positive and get information to let the officers know what the process was. This should be done in the first year. Council Member Kuether asked Mr. Hutson if he would relocate his family. Mr. Hutson said he would be offered lodging with his mother, while his wife remained behind to sell the house. He has looked at all three school districts and would choose one and hope to have his son enrolled before the hockey season. Council Member Kuether asked Mr. Hutson his current pay. Mr. Hutson said it was $42,000/year. Council Member Kuether asked what procedures Mr. Hutson would follow if there was a complaint. 1 1 1