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Item 07E Monday, June 27, 2016 Page 2 Mr. Harder is currently the Police Chief for the City of Breckenridge, MN (2010-present). Formerly, Mr. Harder has worked in the police arena as an Alaska State Trooper (2009), Brooklyn Park PD (2005-2009), Spokane WA PD (2003-2005), and Arlington, TX PD (1997-2003). Mr. Harder has a Bachelors Degree in History/Political Science and is currently pursuing his Masters Degree in Criminal Justice. In addition, Mr. Harder has numerous instructor certifications to include defensive tactics, firearms, active shooter and less-lethal instructor to name a few. He also has an extensive background in community outreach programs. The City Council interview panel forwarded their recommendation to the Police Civil Service Commission who, on May 31, 2016, certified an eligibility list consisting of three names, Steve Menard, Nathan Harder, and David Thompson, in that order. The Police Civil Service Commission did not agree with the interview panel’s recommendation to hire Nathan Harder, and recommended to promote from within the police ranks. The Police Civil Service Commission did acknowledge that the City Council could choose whomever they wanted regardless of the order in which the names appear. Based on the eligibility list, the City Council directed Staff to initiate the background check and evaluations on Nathan Harder. The following background checks and evaluations were conducted, all with positive results: • Background investigation and reference check, conducted by Cardinal Investigations • Psychological evaluation, conducted by Gary L. Fischler & Associates • Medical evaluation, conducted by Multicare Associates Proposal: Nathan Harder will start at Step 2 of the range with an increase to Step 3 after one year of employment. All increases are subject to a satisfactory performance evaluation and City Council consideration. In addition, the City will be offering reimbursement of Mr. Harder’s relocation expenses up to a maximum of $1,000. The City will only reimburse for reasonable expenditures which are supported by valid receipts provided to the City. The following below represent the current steps and rates of pay for the Police Chief position: Step 1 Step 1.5 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 $44.34 $45.72 $47.11 $49.88 $52.65 $55.42 Recommendation: Staff recommends the City Council approve the attached Resolution 8602, approving the hire of Nathan Harder to the position of Mounds View Police Chief. Respectfully submitted, ________________________ Desaree Crane