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Request for Action <br />City of <br />Elk <br />River <br />To <br />City Council <br />Meeting Date <br />September 2, 2025 <br />Item Description <br />Employee Termination <br />Item Number <br />4.9 <br />Prepared By <br />Lauren Wipper, Human Resources Manager <br />Reviewed by <br />Cal Portner <br />Tina Allard <br />Action Requested <br />Approve, by motion, the employment termination of police officer Patrick Bendel effective September 3, <br />2025. <br />Background/Discussion <br />Three internal investigations were conducted and Mr. Bendel has waived his rights to a Laudermill Hearing. <br />Based on the findings in the report, staff recommends the termination of employment for police officer <br />Patrick Bendel. <br />Financial Impact <br />None <br />Mission/Policy/Goal <br />None <br />Attachments <br />None <br />The Elk River Vision <br />A avelcoming community with revolutionary and spirited resourcefulness, exc ptional service, and community p p W E R E 0 6 Y <br />engagement that encourages and inspires prosper. jNAfURrd104 <br />