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SHAKOI'EE
TO: Mayor and City Council
Mark McNeill, City Administrator
FROM: Kris Wilson, Assistant City Administrator
DATE: 05/21/2013
SUBJECT: Appointment to Sergeant (E)
Action Sought
The Council is asked to authorize the return of Gary Kern to the position of patrol officer, effective May 17, 2013
and the promotion of Derek Nordtvedt to the position of Sergeant, effective May 20, 2013.
Background
On February 19, Council authorized the creation of an eighth Sergeant position in the Police Department and the
promotion of Gary Kern to fill that position, effective February 25. At this time it has been determined that Officer
Kern will not successfully complete the six month probationary period required for newly promoted officers. In
this case, Civil Service rules provide for the employee's return to his previous position of patrol officer.
Additionally, Council is asked to authorize the promotion of Derek Nordtvedt, the next individual on the eligible
register, to the position of Sergeant, effective May 20, 2013.
Budget Impact
This action has no budgetary impact.
Relationship to Vision
This item relates to Goal E: Deliver effective and efficient public services by a staff of well - trained caring and
professional employees.
Requested Action
The Council is asked to authorize the return of Gary Kern to the position of patrol officer, effective May 17, 2013
and the promotion of Derek Nordvedt to the position of Sergeant, effective May 20, 2013, at Step 3 of the current
wage scale for Sergeants.
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