HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 9736RESOLUTION NO. 9736
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
APPROVING THE PROMOTION OF BENJAMIN ZENDER TO CHIEF OF POLICE
WHEREAS, Benjamin Zender was hired as a Police Officer in 2004 and has
received promotions to Sergeant, and Deputy Chief; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Zender has met and exceeded expectations in his most recent
position as Deputy Chief and demonstrated a desire and ability to add more value to the
City of Mounds View by serving as Acting Chief and now, as the Chief of Police; and
WHEREAS, Council discussed during the Closed Work Session April 3, 2023, the
promotion of Deputy Chief Zender to Chief of Police; and
WHEREAS, Chief Zender will receive Step 3 of the pay plan effective April 10,
2023, and upon successful completion of a six-month probationary period, will advance
to Step 4 (October 10, 2023). Following an additional 12 months, Chief Zender will
advance to Step 5 of the pay plan (October 10, 2024):
Step 1
Step 1.5
Step 2
Step 3
Step 4
Ste 5
$58.62
$60.46
$62.29
$65.95
$69.62
$73.28
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the City Council of the City of
Mounds View approves the following:
1. Benjamin Zender shall be promoted to the Chief of Police position effective April
10, 2023, and be assigned to Step 3 of the pay range.
2. Chief Zender shall be subject to a six month promotional probationary period and
move to Step 4 on October 10, 2023 upon successful completion of a partial 360
evaluation.
3. Chief Zender shall advance to Step 5 on October 10, 2024 and receive a full 360
evaluation.
Adopted this 10t" Day of April, 2023
Gary eehlhause, Acting Mayor
ATTEST:
Nyle ZAmundXity Administrator
(seal)