8.b)2) Appointment of John Larson to position of Fire Captain Meeting Date: 10/19/2010
Agenda Item: �' b � d �
City Council Agenda Report
City of Scandia
14727 209`h St. North
Scandia, MN 55073 (651) 433-2274
Action Requested: Approve the appointment of John Larson to the position of Fire
Captain, for a term beginning November 1, 2010 through October 31,
2012, replacing Jeff Biebl.
Deadline/Timeline: N/A
Background: • Ordinance No. 117, which establishes the Fire Department,
provides that "the chief may appoint other officers within the
department for terms not to exceed two years as may be deemed
necessary for the management of the Fire Department, subject to
approval by the City Council."
• On October 16, Jeff Biebi notified Chief Finnegan that he was
stepping down from the Fire Captain position at the end of
October, for personal reasons.
• The Chief has appointed John Larson to fill the position.
Recommendation: I recommend that the Council approve the appointment.
Attachments/ • None
Materials provided:
Contact(s): Jim Finnegan, Volunteer Fire Chief(651
433-2225)
Prepared by: Anne Hurlburt, Administrator
(Fire Captain Appointment)
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