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EGty1� ,.,�� Request for Action <br /> River <br /> To Item Number <br /> Mayor and City Council 4.7 <br /> Agenda Section Meeting Date Prepared by <br /> Consent February 19, 2019 Lauren Wipper, Human Resources Manager <br /> Item Description Reviewed by <br /> Hire Police Officer Ron Nierenhausen, Police Chief <br /> Reviewed by <br /> Action Requested <br /> Approve,by motion, the hiring of Wyatt Studniski to the position of police officer effective February 20, <br /> 2019. <br /> Background/Discussion <br /> When Officer O'Connell resigned,we posted internally to fill this vacancy. We received an application <br /> from part-time Community Service Officer Wyatt Studniski. Following an interview with Chief <br /> Nierenhausen we proceeded with updating Mr. Studniski's background check and had him complete <br /> physical and psychological testing. With all results passing,we recommend Mr. Studniski for this <br /> position. <br /> Mr. Studniski started with the City of Elk River as a police reserve officer in October 2016. He was the <br /> department's reserve officer Hours Leader in 2017-2018 with 511 volunteer hours. He applied for and <br /> was hired as a part-time community service officer in February 2018. Mr. Studniski has an associate's <br /> degree in law enforcement and completed his skills program in December 2018. <br /> Financial Impact <br /> This is a budgeted position. All pay and benefits will be consistent with union contract and city policy. <br /> Attachments <br /> ■ None <br /> The Elk River Vision <br /> A PehoMing community 2a itb revolutionary and spirited resourcefulness, exceptional POWERED By <br /> service, and community engagement that encourages and inspires prosperity INAMIRE1 <br />