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Item No: 8C Meeting Date: November 13, 2018 MoS VIEW Type of Business: Council Business -- Administrator Review: City of Mounds View Staff Report To: Honorable Mayor and City Council From: Nate Harder, Chief of Police Item Title/Subject: Resolution 9028, Approving the Hire of Michael Hanson to the Position of Mounds View Police Officer Background: The Police Department has an immediate need to fill one Police Officer position due to the vacancy after sending an officer into the schools as an SRO. A conditional offer was made to Michael Hanson contingent on passing the psych, medical, and background screenings. Discussion: On July 11, 2018 Council approved Resolution 8977 granting approval to appoint a candidate to the position of Police Officer to backfill the patrol position that was sent into the schools as an SRO. At this time, staff would like to offer the vacant position to Michael Hanson. Mr. Hanson successfully passed the required testing procedures, which included an oral board examination and physical agility testing. Mr. Hanson has submitted the background investigation materials, and has successfully completed a physical and psychological examination. Mr. Hanson is currently employed at Carver County as a Deputy and has over four years of service on the job. Staff is requesting to begin employment of Mr. Hanson as a Police Officer on or about December 3, 2018. Recommendation: Staff recommends City Council approval of Resolution 9028, a resolution authorizing the hiring of Michael Hanson to the position of Police Officer at Step 2 ($29.33/hour) of the compensation schedule in accordance with the Law Enforcement Labor Services Contract. Respectfully Submitted, Nat Har r Chief of Police