HomeMy WebLinkAbout#03 - FF resignation STAFF REPORT
DATE: October 1, 2019
CONSENT
TO: City Council
FROM: Greg Malmquist, Fire Chief
AGENDA ITEM: Accept Resignation Letter From Paid On Call Firefighter Alex Hilpisch
REVIEWED BY: Kristina Handt, City Administrator
BACKGROUND:
On September 17, 2019, Paid On Call Firefighter Alex Hilpisch submitted a letter of resignation, via
email. He requested it to be effective September 16, 2019. Over the last several years, Alex’s work
schedule had changed and he was unable to meet the requirements of the department. He recently took a
Leave of Absence to help turn things around. Upon his return, nothing had changed, so he choose to
resign. Alex has served on the fire department from August 21, 2012 until September 16, 2019. During
that time he was not only a Firefighter, but had also served as a Lieutenant.
ISSUE BEFORE COUNCIL:
Should the Council accept the Letter of Resignation from Paid On Call Firefighter Alex Hilpisch?
PROPOSAL DETAILS/ANALYSIS:
Staff is recommending the Council accept the letter.
FISCAL IMPACT:
No direct impact, other than savings of associated costs of a Firefighter, training, wages, uniforms,
etc.
OPTIONS:
1) Accept letter.
2)
RECOMMENDATION:
If removed from consent agenda:
Motion to accept the letter of resignation from Paid On Call Firefighter Alex Hilpisch.
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