2016-04-19 Council Workshop Review Police StudyCITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
DAKOTA COUNTY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
Minutes of the Council Workshop
Tuesday, April 19, 2016
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a workshop of the Mendota Heights City Council was held at
City Hall, 1101 Victoria Curve, Mendota Heights, Minnesota.
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Krebsbach called the meeting to order at 5:35 p.m. The following members were present:
Councilmembers Petschel, Povolny, and Norton. Absent: Councilmember Duggan.
REVIEW OF POLICE STUDY
City Administrator Mark McNeill and Ron Moser of McGrath Group presented an organizational study
of the Police Department. The focus of the study was on the practices of leadership, management,
supervision, personnel, policies and procedures, staffing, and assessing the culture of the department.
Consultants found department policies and procedures to be appropriate and follow requirements of the
state of Minnesota. Equipment and technology are very good.
The two most significant concerns found were in the areas staffing, supervision, and internal culture and
climate. The consultants made 20 recommendations for improving the department. The changes
included adopting a revised organizational chart which adds an Administrative Captain and a part-time
Community Service Officer. Adopting a 12 hour shift schedule for the patrol division was also
recommended.
The Councilmembers discussed ways to implement the recommendations. The consensus of the council
was to accept the report, which would be considered at a future meeting. The Council gave staff
direction on implementation of the recommendations.
DISCUSSION OF MOLD AND WATER MITIGATION
City Administrator Mark McNeill and Assistant to the Administrator Tamara Schutta discussed with the
Council options for mitigation of the mold and water issues in the lower level of city hall. The quotes
received and the additional estimated costs were shared with the Council. Action will be taken at the
April 19 regular Council meeting.
ADJOURN
Mayor Krebsbach adjourned the meeting at 6:�p:ni.
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