HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/07/1974 Council MinutesOctober 7, 1974
IIIThe special meeting of the Lino Lakes City Council was called to order at 8:00 P.M.
on October 7, 1974 by Mayor Bohjanen. Councilmen present: Jaworski, Marier, McLean,
Absent; Zelinka.
This meeting had been called for the purpose of discussing the full time personnel
for the Police Department. Mayor Bohjanen and Mr. Jaworski had met with the Police
Department, the preceeding week and it was felt that this was the proper procedure.
Mr.Jaworski had evaluation cards on all members of the Police Department that had
been filled in by Chief Myhre and Sgt. Costa. All members of the present part time
department with the exception of one have expressed a desire to be considered for
the full time positions. The one member who does not wish to be considered at this
time requested that he be considered at a later date.
Mr. McLean asked what was being considere here - Mr. Jaworski answered, 3 full time
men and 1 clerk. Mr. Marier asked if personnel is to be selected or is the Council
to also designate title?
Mayor Bohjanen felt that if the present Sgt. was selected,then he should remain a
Sgt. - a chief stays as such.
Mr.Jaworski moved to pick the full time personnel as designated officers - Chief,
Sgt. and Patrolman. Seconded by Mayor Bohjanen. On a voice vote;. Mr. Jaworski -
Aye; Mr.Marier - Aye; Mr. McLean - No; Mayor Bohjanen - Aye. Motion carried.
IIIMr. Zelinka arrived at 8:10 P.M.
The Councilmen had a sheet for each Patrolman with some catagor,ies listed that coudl
be used in the evaluation process.
There was much discussion on the need to evaluate these men as individuals and not
rate one man against th ther. The need for an evaluation sheet was talked over.
Mr. Marier had a portio of a system and suggested that with Council approval, Chief
Myhre could use this rating system. He would be glad to go over it with Chief Myhre.
The Police School starts in November and is only open until a certain number of
applications are accepted. My. Myhre thought the school was already filled. The
Clerk is to check tomorrow. Also ask if the shcool will accept applicationsin the
name of the City until the decision is made as to who will be attending.
Mr. Zelinka questioned the reactions of the men who are not selected as one of the
three - will they remain on the force in a part time role or will they resent not being
selected and walk out.
Mr. Jaworski felt that all the men \ould remain - either part time or full time. Mr.
Myhre agreed to meet with Mr. Marier to go over the ecaluation sheets. Mr. Marier
thought it would take about 3 weeks to complete.
Mr. Zelinka moved to follow the procedure using the evaluation sheets to be completed
IIIin three weeksor sooner, by the end of October at the latest. Seconded by Mr. McLean.
Motion carried.
Mr. Marier moved to adjourn at 9:45 P.M. Seconded by Mr. Jaworski. Aye.
These minutes were approved at the meeting of Oct. 15, 1974.
Clerk- Treasurer.