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COUNCIL MINUTES SEPTEMBER 28, 1998 OPEN MIKE Ms. Pat Rickaby, 59 North Road, came forward and read a statement regarding the two (2) Council Members that will not support the Comprehensive Plan with specific ingredients. That means the Comprehensive Plan will not be accepted by a 4/5 vote. She suggested a proposed plan be presented from Council Members Dahl and Lyden and forwarded to the Metropolitan Council along with the Task Force plan. A vote could be taken on both plans. She encouraged staff to meet with Council Members Dahl and Lyden to put together a plan. POLICE DEPARTMENT REPORT, DAVE PECCHIA Consider Full -Time Employment of Daaron Arnold for Police Officer - Mr. Pecchia stated that at the August 24, 1998, Council meeting, Mr. Daaron Arnold was approved for the part-time CSO position. Mr. Arnold was also a top candidate for the full-time police officer position. As a more extensive background investigation is conducted on police officer candidates, it had not been determined who would be chosen for the police officer position. Since the August 24, 1998, Council meeting, the background investigation has been completed and Mr. Arnold is the applicant that Mr. Pecchia are recommended for the full-time police officer position. Council Member Neal moved to approve the recommendation of Mr. Daaron Arnold for the full- time police officer position. Council Member Bergeson seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Consider Permanent Part -Time Employment of Steven Bikkie for Community Service Officer (CSO) - Mr. Pecchia stated there is now a vacancy in the CSO position. Based on the eligibility list, Mr. Steve. Bikkie is the next candidate for consideration. Mr. Bikkie is a Centennial High School graduate. He recently graduated from North Hennepin Community College with an AS Degree in Law Enforcement. He has been employed with Regions Hospital in St. Paul providing security for hospital visitors, staff, and patients. Mr. Bikkie has served as a Reserve Officer for the Circle Pines Police Department, and served as a Captain of their Explorers Unit for 4 1/2 years. Mr. Bikkie possess the qualifications for the position. Mr. Pecchia requested that Mr. Steve Bikkie be hired contingent upon a satisfactory background investigation. His employment will begin on October 6, 1998. Council Member Neal asked if Mr. Bikkie had worked for the City of Centerville. Mr. Pecchia indicated Mr. Bikkie has worked for the Circle Pines Police Department as a Reserve Officer. Council Member Neal moved to approve the recommendation of Mr. Steve Bikkie for the part- time Community Service Officer position dependent upon a satisfactory background investigation. Council Member Bergeson seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. 2