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5.j) Fire Chief Reappointment � � � � � � � �� �� SCANDIA Staff Renort Date of Meeting: December 18, 2012 To: City Council From: Kristina Handt, City Administrator Re: Fire Chief Reappointment Agenda Item#: S.j.) 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, deparhnent issues and plans for the future. It should be noted neither the Mayor nor the Administrator had any concerns about the Chief's performance and are recommending his reappointment. Issue: Who should be appointed Fire Chief for the next four year term? Proposal Details: As discussed at the December work session, it is recommended to reappoint Jim Finnegan as Fire Chief for a four year term ending December 31, 2016. Options: 1) Appoint Jim Finnegan 2) Appoint someone else Recommendation: Option 1.