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FIRE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION MINUTES
September 21, 2015 – 8:00 a.m.
COMMUNITY ROOM – CITY HALL
1. The meeting was called to order at 8:00 a.m. by President Williams.
2. In attendance were Commissioners Stuart Williams, Bill MacMillan and Bob Tift. Also present were
Nancy Deno, HR Director/Deputy City Manager; Steve Koering, Fire Chief; John Wolff, Deputy Chief;
Rodger Coppa, Assistant Chief; Cary Smith, Assistant Chief.
3. The commissioners welcomed Bob Tift new to the Fire Civil Service Commission. Commissioner Tift
was asked to give an overview of his experience in the community.
4. Minutes of the June 23, 2015 Fire Civil Service meeting were approved as presented.
5. The Commission discussed the Firefighter Recruitment process and eligibility roster dated September 21,
2015. Deputy Chief Wolff provided an overview of the process to the Commission. Motion was made
by Commissioner Tift and seconded by Commissioner MacMillan to approve the firefighter eligibility
roster as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
6. President Williams opened up other business.
a. President Williams discussed MN Statute 420 and how some of the language may need updating.
Next steps would be for Chief Koering and President Williams to meet with the City Manager to
discuss concerns. This would take place after November 2015.
b. The Chief discussed the role of Commissioners and that it is important that they have a balance to
know the operations of a fire department and that they continue to remain objective in their work.
The Chief stated he is available for operational questions as needed.
c. Deputy Chief Wolff discussed an upcoming need for promotional process. He would be working
on this and will get a Commission meeting set up later this year.
7. The Commission adjourned at 8:22 a.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Nancy Deno, Deputy City Manager
City Staff Liaison