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Page 4 • February 26 1996 Mounds Vtew Ctty Counctl COUNCIL BUSINESS: A. Consideration of Hiring a Police Officer. Tim Ramacher, Police Chief, explained that last year the city applied for and was awarded a FAST grant. This is a federal grant which funds 75% of the salary and benefits for a new officer for a three year period. The hiring process began in October 1995 and the city received 200 applications for the position. The Civil Service Commission has narrowed their selection down to three names and is recommending that Darrell S. Meyer be hired for the position of Patrol Officer to begin on or about March 11, 1996. All new officers have a probationary period of one year and the salary and benefits are per the local union contract. Ms. Trude asked Mr. Ramacher to address some of Mr. Meyers qualifications. Mr. Ramacher explained that Mr. Meyer has a four year degree in Criminology. He has been the Dodge County Deputy Sheriff for the past three years. The testing for the position was quite extensive and they feel Mr. Meyer is a greatly qualified person for the position. Ms. Blanchard asked what duties Mr. Meyer will fulfill. • Mr. Ramacher explained that, as per the stipulations of the grant, he will work primarily with Crime Prevention. Starting in approximately July, after his training, he could be working solely at Crime Prevention. MOTION/SECOND: TrudeBlanchard to approve the hiring of Darrell S. Meyer to the position of Police Officer, as recommended by the Civil Service Commission, starting on or about March l 1, 1996 with a one year probationary period and the starting salary and benefits to be in accordance with the local union agreement. VOTE: 4 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried B. Consideration of Adoption of Ordinance No. 572, Amending the Municipal Code of Mounds View by Amending Chapter 1005, Entitled "Housing Code". Mr. Harrington explained that on February 12, 1996, this ordinance was introduced to amend the housing code in three areas (occupancy standards on square footage, inspection requirements, and addressing the correction of immediate hazards). The ordinance is up for final consideration and requires a roll call vote. MOTION/SECOND: Quick/Trude to formally adopt Ordinance No. 572, amending the Municipal Code by Amending Chapter 1005 entitled "Housing Code", and to waive the reading. ROLL CALL VOTE: Mayor Linke: aye Council member Blanchard aye Council member Quick aye Council member Trude aye Ordinance passed on 4-0 vote.