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FIRE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION MINUTES
August 26, 2013 – 8:30 a.m.
FIRE STATION 1 TRAINING ROOM
1) The meeting was called to order at 8:33 a.m. by President Lee.
2) In attendance were Commission President David Lee and Commissioner Bill
MacMillan. Also present were Ali Fosse, Human Resources Coordinator/Staff Liaison;
Mark Windschitl, Interim Fire Chief; Rodger Coppa and Cary Smith, Assistant Chiefs;
Eric Bakken, Local 993 President; Tom Harmening, City Manager; and Richard
Fursman, Consultant.
3) A motion was made by Commissioner MacMillan, seconded by President Lee, to
approve the minutes of the June 7, 2013 meeting. Motion carried unanimously.
4) A motion was made by Commissioner MacMillan, seconded by President Lee, to
approve the Fire Chief Eligibility Roster. Motion carried unanimously.
5) A motion was made by Commissioner MacMillan, seconded by President Lee to certify
the top three names on the Fire Chief Eligibility Roster: Scott Gerber, Steve Koering,
and Dennis Jones. Motion carried unanimously. Discussion followed indicating the
process has been successful in identifying highly qualified and skilled candidates. Next
steps will include another round of interviews on September 16, 2013 and possibly
further assessments to assist the City Manager in making a hiring decision. City
Manager Harmening anticipates an October start date for a successful candidate.
6) In other business, Interim Chief Windschitl thanked the commission for their time and
participation on the Fire Chief interview panels.
7) The Commission adjourned at 9:00 a.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Ali Fosse
City Staff Liaison to the Fire Civil Service Commission