5.i) Fire Chief Reappointment `� �
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SCANDIA
StaffReport
Date of Meeting: December 11, 2012
To: City Council
From: Kristina Handt, City Administrator
Re: Fire Chief Reappointment
Agenda Item#: S.i)
Background:
In 2009,the City Council approved Ordinance No. 117, An Ordinance relating to Fire Prevention and
Protection and Establishing the Scandia Fire and rescue Department. This ordinance spells out the
duties of the Chief and provides for an appointment by the City Council for a four year term ending
December 31,2012.
In February, 2009 Jim Finnegan was appointed Fire Chief with a term ending December 31, 2012.
Chief Finnegan met with Mayor Simonson and Administrator Handt on December 7, 2012 and
discussed Finnegan's performance, department issues and plans for the future. It should be noted
neither the Mayor nor the Administrator had any concerns about the Chie�s performance and are
recommending his reappointment.
Issue:
What, if any, additional information does the City Council need to make a decision on reappointing
Jim Finnegan Fire Chief for an additional four year term?
Proposal Details:
Staff needs direction of whether or not the Council feels they need to conduct a performance
evaluation prior to appointment of the Fire Chief. Given that the Fire Chief is an employee of
the city this would require a special closed meeting sometime before the December 18th meeting.
Alternatively, if the Council feels it has enough information at this time to make a decision on
reappointment, no additional meetings would be required.
Fiscal Impact:
NA
Options:
Discussed above.