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City of <br />Elk <br />River <br />Request for Action <br />To <br />Item Number <br />Mayor and City Council <br />4.9 <br />Agenda Section <br />Meeting Date <br />Prepared by <br />Consent <br />Aril 6, 2015 <br />Ron Nierenhausen, Chief of Police <br />Item Description <br />Reviewed by <br />Promote Justin Ege to Patrol Sergeant <br />Cal Portner, City Administrator <br />Reviewed by <br />Lauren Wipper, Human Resource Representative <br />Action Requested <br />Approve, by motion, the promotion of Officer Justin Ege to the position of Patrol Sergeant effective <br />April 7, 2015. <br />Background /Discussion <br />The position of Patrol Sergeant has been vacant since the promotion of Darren McKernan to Patrol <br />Captain on March 2, 2105. The Patrol Sergeant is responsible for supervision of the Police Department <br />Officers on a daily basis. <br />Per the Police Department job description and qualifications for the position, Officer Ege is exceptionally <br />qualified. Justin Ege is an 11 -year veteran of the Elk River Police Department. He was hired as a <br />Reserve Officer in September of 2003 and was hired as an Elk River Police Officer in July of 2006. <br />During his career he has earned a number of department awards and commendations. Justin also serves <br />on the SWAT Unit. <br />Financial Impact <br />The position is currently budgeted. Pay will be consistent with the sergeant union contract. <br />Attachments <br />■ N/A <br />P0WIAEO 0 <br />NaA f RE] <br />