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COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 22, 1996 Resolution No. 96 - 43 can be found at the end of these minutes. CONSIDERATION OF THREE (3) POLICE PERSONNEL Mr. Schumacher explained that the Police Department is proposing to hire three (3) individuals. The first position to be filled is a full-time Police Records Clerk. The Police Department went through the normal advertising procedures and received about 125 applications. The top 12 candidates were tested. Staff is recommending that the City Council hire Cynthia Koepp. She presently works for a law firm and has 15 years experience in an office setting. A background investigation revealed nothing that would disqualify Ms. Koepp for the position. Council Member Neal moved to hire Cynthia Koepp for the Police Records Clerk position. Council Member Kuether seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Schumacher outlined a proposal to hire two (2) additional police officers effective May 1, 1996 and August 1, 1996. Recently, the Police Department hired an officer who did not make the probationary period. One of the Police Officer candidates would fill the vacant position. That position was funded in the 1996 budget. The second position would be financed through a contract with the Centennial School District. The contract is a one year contract which is renewable annually unless it is canceled by a 30 day notice by either party. Council Member Neal asked if there would be an officer placed in the new middle school. Mr. Schumacher explained that Chief Pecchia has had some preliminary conversations with the School District about this issue. However, at this time, only the one officer is being proposed to be funded by the School District. Mr. Schumacher said that the two (2) candidates being proposed for these two (2) positions are Melinda Brown and Matthew Vana. Council Member Kuether expressed concern regarding the 30 day notice clause in the contract. She said she would like more information from Superintendent McClellan. Mr. Schumacher talked to Chief Pecchia on this matter and he indicated that the School District is anticipating going to a three (3) year contract. Mr. Schumacher gave a brief background explanation on both Police Officer candidates. Council Member Bergeson noted that a former Police Officer is seeking re-employment through the union appeal process. He asked what happens if appeal is successful and we have another officer. Mr. Schumacher explained that at this time, staff is waiting for the appeal period to expire or a decision to be made. Once a decision is made or the appeal period expires, staff will bring a recommendation to the City Council. If the Police Officer's appeal is successful, there are still dollars in the budget to fund him. Council PAGE 41