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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/15/1975 Council MinutesThe called meetingof the Personnel Commission was called to order at 7:55 P.M.on June 15, 1975 "by Chairman Johnson. Members present; Mrs. , r .ivi gston, Mr. Kammer, Mr. Cartier. Councilman Zelinl,a, liasion member,was also present. Councilmembers in the audience, Mayor Bohjanen, Mr. Marier, Mr. McLean and Mr. Jaworski. Chairman Johnson noted this meeting was for the purpose of discussing 1), position of full time Police Chief; 2), Permanent position of Public Works Supervisor; and 3), discussion of other full time personnel. Mr. Johnson asked what was the cost for contracting for Police coverage from the County. He asked this as a matter of information for himself. Mayor Bohjanen said that when a cost comparaison was made during the Police Study, it was found that contracted coverage was more costly. Mr. Costa said that Ham Lake is paying $65,000.00 per year for Police coverage from the County. This figures gives the City coverage for only 16 hours per day with one man and one car. Mr. Marier discussed the proposed budget of the Lino Lakes Police Department for 1976. He wondered if the proposed $84,590.00 would be adequate for 1976. He complimented Chief Myhre on the long range plans that he had presented - not that he necessarily agreed with the proposals - but it was a well thought out plan and well presented. Mr. Johnson asked if the City could afford this budget, Mayor Bohjanen said this would have to worked out at budget time. Mr. Zelinka read the minutes pertaining to the employment of Mr. Myhre as Acting Chief for a period of six months with the position to be reviewed at that time and the absolving of the Police Study Commission. Members of the Council were asked for their opinions. Mr. Marier was satisfied with the effort put forth. He doesn't agree with the proposal, he felt that Chief Myhre was asking a lot and doesn't tell what he's going to do. Mr. Jaworski felt that Chief Myhre had done a good job and fullfilled what the Council had asked of him. Mr. McLean felt that the long range plans were well laid out but there is no anticipated returns for the added expenditures. It is a good proposal. Mayor Bohjanen felt that some of the figures will have to be considered at budget time. He felt that the short range plan was .fine but as for the long range plan - who knows? He would recommend Mr.Myhre for the position of permanent full time Police Chief. Mr. Zelinka felt that Chief Myhre had done a good'job within a limited budget. He agreed that the proposal submitted by Chief Myhre was a good one - what is to be done is a Council decision. Mr. Johnson asked if there is a relevance to their actions taken at this meeting. Mr. Marier assured him that the' recommendations made by this Commission are taken seriously. Officer Costa was asked if he had any difficulties working for Chief Myhre. Officer Costa said that Chief Myhre is easy to work for. They have had their disagreements but he can talk to Chief Myhre and things get worked out. Not always as Officer Costa would like, but Chief Myhre deals fairly with all the Officers. Mr. Johnson asked if there were any problems between the Police Department and the Administration offices. Mayor Bohjanen said not recently. Mr. Johnson asked if the offices were running smoothly. Mayor Bohjanen said they were. Problems are dealt with as they arise. Mr. Kammer moved to affirm Mr. Marvin Myhre as permanent full time Police Chief. Seconded by Mr. Cartier. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Myhre was asked if he is still working at Applebaums and he said he was not. Since Mr. Jaworski had to leave early he was asked for his comments on the performance of Mr. Volk. Mr. Zelinka read the minutes of Sept. 9, 1974 when Mr. Volk was hired. Mr. Jaworski asked that the Commission and the Council remember that Mr. Volk came on the job cold. He had no instructions and no background on what was expected of that position. Mr. Jaworski felt that Mr. Volk does a good job considering the lack of experience. Mr. Marier said that in March of 1975 a short/long range plan had been requested and he asked where it was. Mr. Jaworski said that it is not ready. Mr. Marier said that Mr. Volk could not be reached by phone in several emergencies because of an unlisted phone number and during the February storm it had taken two days to get the streets plowed out. Mr. Jaworski did not understand the problem of contacting Mr. Volk, he had always been able to contact him.. Mr. Marier said the last storm in March had taken three days to open the roads, this had never happened before. Mr. Jaworski said it took more time to clear not because of the men not working but because of the nature of the storm. Mr. Marier said in the last storm who had helped to clear the roads? the Power Company, Water -Department and the County. There was discussion on Mr. Volk's handling of the repair of roads. Mr. Marier felt that there.has been no follow up on the patching. Mr. Volk said that the entire City had been patched once and about 3/4ths of the streets for the second time. Mr. Cartier felt there is a lack of communication here. Mr. Marier said that Mr. Volk can't be reached he should be on the job making plans and communicating back to the Council. Mr. Johnson asked why the snow removal took so long - was it a lack of personnel or equipment? Mr. Volk said that if the Commission or the Council would refer back to the time Cards, he felt they would find that the crews were on the streets early and late. There was discussion of the condition of certain streets. Mr. Zelinka asked what should be done on 24th? Mr. Volk said it should be scarified, stabalized and a 2" mat laid down. Mr. Zelinka asked why he had not presented this to the Council. Mr. Volk said he had discussed this with Mr. Jaworski and he had disagreed. Mr. Jaworski explained that this is a border street and half of the expenses should be paid by Hugo. Hugo has been contacted on this, but they have no money in their budget for this street. Mr. Jaworski did not feel that he could justify spending the amount of money that it would cost to repair that street. Mr. Marier felt that the question is not whether to resurface that street, just what is necessary to keep it in proper repair.. Mr. Jaworski had to leave. Mr. Johnson asked if he was satisfied with Mr. Volk's work. Mr. Jaworski said he appreciated Mr. Marier's concern over the conditions of the streets, Mr. Johnson asked if he felt that Mr. Volk was negligent in his duties? Mr. Jaworski said as far as the overall plan, Yes, but in the other areas, he had done the best with what he had to work with. The short/long range plan for the City streets was of prime concern to the Council members. Mrs. Kelly asked if Mr. Volk could put one together. Mayor Bohjanen said this is most improtant even if it is not accepted. Mr. Volk said that a short range program could be done but any long range program would he vague. Mr. Marier felt that Mr. Volk hasn't taken the position of supervision Mr. McLean said the the long/short range program was need. This is necessary for budget consideration. Mr. Volk's supervisory talents needed firming up due to the experience factor. He felt that this matter should be tabled until the program is available. Mr. Johnson asked Mr. Volk if he could handle this department if Mr. Jaworski wasn't available and Mr. Volk said he felt that he could, that is what he has been doing. When asked ir there was room for improvement, Mr. Volk said, Yes. Mr. Kammer asked if this overall progarm had been explained and discussed this thoroughly before? Mr. Marier said it had been discussed but not this thoroughly. Mr. Cartier made the comment that it seemed to him that the Council wanted a manager. Mr. Johnson asked if the -plan could be ready forthemeeting scheduled for the 30th of June. Mr. Volk said, Yes. Mr. Johnson siad this plan and the consideration of Mr. Volk's position are both several months behind schedule. Mr. Livingston moved to table this consideration for one month. Seconded by Mr. Kammer. Motion carried. Due to the resignation of one of the parttime patrolmen, Chief Myhre had scheduled four applicants for interviews this evening. Mr. Richard Ague was the first applicant. He has 2 years Law Enforcement ar Lakewood Jr. College and is working with the New Brighton Police Dept. approximately 30 hours per week. He wants to continue his education • and get a degree in law enforcement. Mr. Michaels of Forest Lake haS one year left in school.He is a major in criminology and Law Enforcement. He is presently working part time with Wyoming but felt there is little or no chance for a full time position there. He does ride with Highway Patrol. Has had Drug Education course in college but need to complet his first aid. Mr. McLean said that he had to leave but recommended that the Personnel Commission look at the office of the Adminstration with particular attention being focused on the area of financial planning. Mr. McLean felt that those areas need a good reviewing and a good look at those positions. Mr. Johnson said Mr. McLean is asking for an indepth study. He felt this was a little more that this Commission was prepared for. Mr. McLean felt that this could be true. Mr. Tom Samules was the next applicant. He is presently part-time Chief with the Lexington working approximately 50 hours per month. He has been with that force for 5 years and feels that he knows the area - has had some FBI training and radar school - has advanced first aid. Mr. Fred Hillyer was the last applicant. He is presently with the Anoka County Water Patrol - has his own business and felt that this would not interfer with the position since he can control his own hours. He is approximatels 10 to 15 minutes from this building under normal driving conditions - he would consider fulltime- has complete first aid courses - he has 5asic knowledge of the area and surrounding areas - he felt that a )cal force does a better job that contracted coverage. He said that 'e could cut his business hours to suit the hours of a fulltime pose ion. Officer Costa said that 'le had worked with Mr. Hillyer in the water patrol and felt that he 'lad good judgement. The Personnel Commission discussed all the applicants, their qualification: and answers to questions. Mr. Livington moved to recommend the hiring of Mr. Hillyer. Seconded by Mrs. Kelly. Motion carried. Mr. Cartier moved to consider Mr. Ague second. Seconded by Mr. Kammer. Motion carried. Mr. Ze'inka will take these recommendations to the Counci. A tentative date of July 22, 1975 was set for the next meeting of the Personnel Commission. The meeting,was adjourned at 11:OOP.M.