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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02 23 2015 Work Session O� PRI0� ti U 4646 Dakota Street SE Prior Lake,MN 55372 :MNES��P CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION REPORT MEETING DATE: FEBRUARY 23, 2015 AGENDA#: WORK SESSION PREPARED BY: FRANK BOYLES, CITY MANAGER PRESENTED BY: FRANK BOYLES AGENDA ITEM: A. MEET AND GREET WITH CHIEF CANDIDATES B. DISCUSSION REGARDING PROPOSED COUNCIL RETREAT DISCUSSION: Meet and Greet Police Chief Candidates On Monday, February 23, 2015, we would like to commence dinner promptly at 5:00 p.m. so that we can be done by 5:20 p.m. to allow the Council to conduct twenty minute get-to-know-you or meet-and-greet sessions with each Police Chief finalist. The two finalists are Mark Elliot, Bloomington, and Scott Gerlicher, Minneapolis. Resumes for each are attached. For sake of simplicity, we will ask the candidates to interact with the council in alphabetical order so Mark Elliot will go first and Scott Gerlicher second. The session with each candidate will be twenty minutes. I assume that the city council members will formulate questions which will help them to get to know the candidates better. By noon Tuesday, February 24, 1 would appreciate a phone call or e-mail from Councilmembers with your impressions of each candidate. By way of review, the selection process has been extensive. Stakeholders representing various aspects of the community were asked about the key characteristics for the success of the new chief. This input was used to revise the job description and prepare the recruitment document. Sixteen applications were received, all applications were reviewed and pointed, and then six candidates were interviewed by two panels representing the City of Prior Lake, Prior Lake Police Department, Scott County Sheriff, Scott Joint Prosecution, City of Savage and SMSC. From these interviews, two finalists were selected. The two finalists were then interviewed by city department heads and a second time by Kelly and me. Some testing is scheduled in the next two weeks and I expect to make a final decision and offer within the next 30 days. City Council Retreat It used to be that a City Council retreat was conducted annually. Over time, the retreat was discontinued in light of low Council turn over. More recently Phone 952.447.9800/Fax 952.447.4245/www.cityofpriorlak-e.com there has been Council personnel changes. Today's City Council years of service break down as follows: 8 years, 5 years, 2 years, <2 years <1 year. Given that municipal government is becoming more complex and Prior Lake is no exception, I believe that reinitiating the retreat would be worthwhile. The recommended objectives of the retreat are as follows: ■ Education - Familiarize Councilmembers with the Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Ordinance and our obligations with respect to each. ■ Prioritization - Identify what the council believes are the 3 to 5 most important goals and objectives from the 2040 Vision and Strategic Plan for 2015. ■ Role Clarification - Discuss the roles of the individual City Councilmembers, Council as a whole, City Manager, City Attorney and Staff. ■ Altitude - On many topics the City Council finds itself deep in the details. In the Council-Manager form of government, the staff is hired with the technical qualifications to address the details while allowing the City Council to remain at a higher policy making level. What can we all do to help the Council stay at a higher level of oversight? ■ For the Good of the Order - There are issues, philosophical and otherwise, where there are differences in Council opinion. That is to be expected. Are there preventive steps which can be taken and by whom to assure that the relationship between all parties continue to be positive, effective and issue oriented? Staff, Council, city attorney and advisory committee participation in each session would most likely vary based upon topic. Assuming the city council supports a retreat and the topics outlined above, the next question is when should the retreat take place?While there are City Council Work Sessions which have not yet been assigned topics, they are not until July and August. I believe this is too long to wait to conduct the retreat. My estimate is that it would take the Council at least 16 hours or more to address the preceding topics. Ideally, this would be done during the same week or weekend.The problem is that we all have other obligations to attend to. So, I recommend two eight hour sessions over two weekends. We could schedule four hours (or more) on a Friday (i.e. 1-5 p.m.) and another four hours the following Saturday (10 a.m. —2 p.m.). I propose that the following Friday Saturday combinations be considered by the council and staff: ■ Friday, March 6 & Saturday, March 7 ■ Friday, March 13 & Saturday, March 14 ■ Friday, March 27 & Saturday, March 28 2 ISSUES: The staff is seeking a sense of the Council on the following topics: 1. Does the council agree to a City Council retreat? 2. Are the proposed topics appropriate or are others desirable? 3. Which Friday/Saturday combinations (pick two) are most desirable? 3 Mark • � I � I 18423 Eldorado Way Farmington, MN 55024 612-790-1389 4> mark.elliottl 93@gmail.com SUMMARY • Demonstrated police leader with exceptional knowledge of law enforcement procedures, investigation methods, and management practices • Strong work ethic, organizational skills, and ability to motivate employees • Ability to work with others, both within and outside of the organization to achieve goals • Demonstrated ability to exceed expectations in every job assignment EDUCATION Bachelors of Science, Police Science 2014 Saint Mary's University, MN A.S. and A.A. Law Enforcement and General Studies 1992 North Hennepin Community College PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Leadership in Police Organizations 2014 International Association of Chiefs of Police, Center for Police Leadership and Training Police Staff and Command Class 258 2008 Northwestern University Center for Public Safety WORK EXPERIENCE Commander ! Bloomington Police Department 1993 - Present • Held a variety of positions in the past twenty years as a patrol officer, investigator in all divisions, supervisor in patrol and investigations • Ability to conduct and manage all aspects of police work from patrol, investigations, administration, and emergency operations • Experience as fleet manager of marked patrol fleet and unmarked fleet; implemented a proactive management system to maximize the useful life of each vehicle. Mark Elliott • Experience in working cooperatively with other city divisions on projects to include vehicle services, engineering, information systems, communications, and finance. • Experience in all aspects of grant management including application, implementation, purchasing, oversight, and reporting. Vice-President Law Enforcement Labor Services 2003 - Present Held Director seat on the Board since 2003, Vice-President since 2005 Responsible for board decisions on the running of LELS, a statewide union representing over 5500 members of law enforcement including sworn officers, jailers, and dispatchers Played a key role in managing the fiscal and personnel resources of the business including the purchase of a building, updating technology, and hiring personnel • Created and Implemented a CEO evaluation process as a method for the Board of Directors to evaluate the CEO performance and compensation ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE Experience testifying before the Bloomington City Council, the Minnesota State Legislature, and several legislative and governor's advisory committees as a subject matter expert on law enforcement issues. Experience using intelligence led policing and analysis of crime patterns to develop crime suppression strategies, problem solving strategies, and crime prevention techniques to improve community safety. Experience integrating new technology into existing police strategies, including surveillance platforms such as trackers and pole cams, and patrol platforms such as Automated License Plate Readers and squad camera video. COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT • Coached boys' and girls' youth travel basketball for the past 8 years and a past director for the Farmington girls travel basketball program. • Volunteer for the Bloomington Crime Prevention Association annual Book 'em used book sale. MOTIVATED ENERGETIC DISCIPLINED _._.. Page 2 Scott R. Gerlicher Commander- Minneapolis Police Department Home Address: 5744 Scenic Drive Minnetonka, MN. 55345 C-(612) 290-3485 W- (612)673-3522 Email: scott2238gcomcast.net PROFFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Minneapolis Police Department, Minneapolis, MN. Assignment(Promotional Dates: Police Commander- December 2012 to present Deputy Chief of Police- December 10th 2006 Police Inspector- August 22"d, 2003 Police Lieutenant- January 31St, 1997 Police Sergeant- October 3rd, 1993 Police Officer- April 3rd, 1989 MPD Strategic Information and Crime Analysis Division Commander December 2012 to Present Oversees MPD Strategic Information Center, crime analysis and criminal intelligence functions as well as all homeland security and counter terrorism functions for the MPD including; emergency preparedness, incident management planning, special event coordination, police reserves, and department-wide terrorism prevention efforts as well as SWAT and Bomb Squad functions. Strategic Information/Crime Analysis Function: This Division leverages technology to combine real-time intelligence and crime analysis to provide strategic direction relating to crime and public safety issues. The Division also coordinates CODEFOR weekly crime strategy meetings with MPD Command Staff. The Division monitors over 150 public safety cameras throughout the city and operates a 20-hour per day/7 day a week "fusion center" which provides intelligence and information on a real time basis to patrol and investigative functions and is responsible for maintaining official Department crime statistics and information. Homeland Security/Counter-Terrorism Function: Serves as MPD's primary liaison with other city departments, and state and federal authorities on counter- terrorism related intelligence and initiatives. This Division is responsible for preparedness and training related to homeland security and terrorism prevention. In addition, This Division assists in coordinating emergency response plans and policy for the MPD for major events, disasters, dignitary visits, and significant public safety emergencies. Division is serves as single point of contact for department-wide terrorism related information gathering, analysis and dissemination. Currently holds DHS/FBI security clearance (2013). 1 SWAT/Bomb Squad Function: Oversees Emergency Response Unit to include 50+ person Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) Team, hostage negotiators and bomb squad team which responds to all emergency tactical incidents throughout the City of Minneapolis. (Added December 2014). MPD Professional Standards Bureau Deputy Chief- Bureau Commander December 2006 to December 2012 Served as one of two Deputy Chiefs for the Minneapolis Police Department Oversees the Professional Standards Bureau which includes: administrative services, fleet and technology, budget, grants and contracts, policy development, recruitment and hiring, pre-service academy and training, in-service training section, internal affairs unit, backgrounds investigations section, and community service officer program. Coordinated strategic planning for the Department, as it relates to management of the budget, hiring of police officers, Department-wide training, and implementation of the discipline process and oversight of all internal investigations. Frequently presents to City Council and Mayor on issues relating to Department operations. Reviewed and issued final discipline to Department personnel on behalf of the Chief of Police. Served on labor management team and was the lead point of contact on personnel/disciplinary issues with human resources and the city attorney. While in this position: • Has been responsible for managing the Department's $135 million budget. • Led implementation of overtime reduction strategy which resulted in Department coming in $2.5 million under its 2011 overtime budget. • Re-organized training unit to better coordinate the Department's recruitment and hiring process. • Completed total revision of the Department's use of force policies and training making them consistent with state statutes, national best practices, and current case law. • Created a discipline matrix within the Department to achieve fair and consistent discipline for a wide range of policy violations. • Revised the Department's critical incident policy to adhere to national best practices and applicable state statutes and case law. • Led the hiring of over 120 police officers over 14-month period with a diversity rate of 30% people of color. The MPD is currently at its highest level of overall diversity in its history. • Coordinated extensive analysis and study of Taser use by MPD officers showing that use of these devices reduces injury to officers, subjects, and significantly lowered use of force complaints and civil suits brought against the Department. This resulted in increased numbers of Tasers issued to MPD Officers. • Developed and implemented and Early Intervention System (EIS) designed to proactively identify those officers who may be having on or off the job issues which may be negatively affecting their work performance and to address those issues in a non-punitive, non- disciplinary manner. 2 • Twice served on the City's contract negotiations team with the Police Officer's Federation of Minneapolis resulting in ratified labor agreements between the City and the Union. • Worked to successfully pass city ordinance prohibiting the carrying of less-lethal firearms (replicas) in public. • Revised disciplinary process creating efficiencies and clearing backlog of pending cases. Serves as the Department's liaison with the Civilian Review Authority (CRA). • Served as overall MPD commander for demonstration management during the 2008 Republican National Convention. • Served as primary liaison between the City's Emergency Operations Center (EOC) and the MPD Field Command Post during the 2007 135W bridge collapse. • Led the Department's efforts to manage an $8 million budget reduction in 2010 due to local government funding cuts at the State level. • Implemented steps which resulted in over$600,000 annual savings in fleet costs in 2010. • Served as Chair of the MPD Awards Committee. MPD 3`d Precinct Police Inspector-Precinct Commander August 2003 to December 2006 Served as precinct commander for the largest police precinct in Minneapolis covering a five square mile southern section of the city with over 120,000 residents and twenty diverse neighborhoods. Responsible for managing and directing all police services including patrol, investigations and crime prevention with staff of 150 sworn and 8 non-sworn employees. Duties include: supervision, budgeting, planning, directing staff and resources, meeting with community groups, residents, administrators and elected officials, in an effort to address public safety issues within the community. While in this position: • Increased public safety and improved trust and relations with the largest Urban Native American Community in the country (Little Earth). • Created and implemented a Community Safety Center at re-developed Chicago/Lake area to increase community policing and create strong police presence. • Achieved the lowest part one crime rate of any precinct in the city for 2005 and 2006. • Led efforts to identify and implement new technology designed to increase public safety including Shotspotter gun fire detection system and police monitored camera system in problem areas of precinct. • Created and implemented a Community Law Enforcement Action Network (CLEAN) program which identified and tracked, and held accountable, chronic offenders in problem corridors of the precinct. • Worked closely with elected officials and police administration on planning for patrol staffing allocations throughout the department. 3 MPD 1st Precinct April 2003 to August 2003 Police Lieutenant. January 1997 to January 2001 Commander of varying units within precinct covering Downtown Minneapolis including: Patrol, Foot Patrols, Community Response Team, Investigations Unit, CCP/SAFE Teams, and Special Events/Police Reserve Units. Responsible for management, planning of major police operations, parades, Presidential dignitary protection details allocation of staff and resources, budgeting, case assignments and review, and other administrative and patrol related responsibilities. Wrote and administered Somali/Police Outreach Grant while in this position. Homeland Security/Emergency Preparedness Coordinator Minneapolis Police Department January 1999 to January 2004 Served as police department's emergency manager and led department's homeland security efforts. Coordinated, planned, and directed the police department's overall preparedness/response to large scale events or emergencies including terrorist incidents/weapons of mass destruction, natural disasters, and other public safety threats. Wrote and revised MPD emergency response plan and policies for department's response emergency incidents. Coordinated public safety plans for large incidents/events such as the International Society of Animal Genetics (ISAG) Conference, which involved over 800 public safety personnel. Acted as a liaison with other city departments and outside agencies and represented the MPD on various workgroups and committees relating to emergency preparedness. Prepared and coordinated emergency preparedness and anti-terrorism training to department personnel. Coordinated state and federal emergency preparedness grants for the department. MPD Quality Assurance Unit January 2001 to April 2003 Police Lieutenant Created and led MPD unit designed to analyze, review, assess, inspect, and audit MPD policies, procedures, systems, overall operations and to make recommendations for changes and improvements. Audits and assessments assure compliance with department policies and existing laws, minimize potential for liability exposure to the department, and assure protection to employees and citizens. Completed numerous audits of department operations which have assisted in identifying department strengths, weaknesses, and potential areas for improvement in operations. These audits led to several changes and improvements in police policies and procedures. MPD Administrative Services Division Manager December 2001 to September 2002 Interim assignment as division commander overseeing the following MPD units: Professional Development (training), Operations Development, Human Resources, Fleet, Grants, policy development, Finance and Payroll. Specifically involved in: recruitment, hiring training, and promotional processes for new and current employees,division and department budget analysis and projections, research and policy development, grants, department fleet and equipment management, court liaison and other administrative functions. 4 MPD Homicide Unit May, 1995 to January, 1997 Police Sergeant/Investigator Responsible for major case investigations including homicides, assaults, and officer involved shootings. Assigned for several months in conjunction with the Hennepin County Attorney's Office on a "Bloods" street gang task force, which resulted in the successful charging and conviction of several persons for previously unsolved gang related homicides and aggravated assaults. MPD Juvenile Unit October 1993 to May 1995 Police Sergeant/Investigator Responsible for case investigations involving juvenile suspects including homicides and other crimes against persons as well as property offenses. Also assigned for two months during this period to the Internal Affairs Unit to assist with a major police misconduct investigation. MPD 4th & 5th Precincts April 1989 to October 1993 Patrol Officer Worked as uniformed patrol officer in both the 4th and 5th precincts on rotating shifts and in varying patrol districts. Also worked in a directed patrol assignment in both uniform and plain-clothes capacity. EDUCATION Metropolitan State University M.P.N.A. 2003 St. Paul, Minnesota Masters degree in Public and Non-Profit Administration (M.P.N.A) Metropolitan State University B.S. 1998 St. Paul, Minnesota Bachelor of Science degree in Law Enforcement. Normandale Community College A.A.S 1988 Bloomington, Minnesota Associate of Applied Science degree in Law Enforcement FBI National Academy Graduate-206th Session 2001 Quantico, Virginia Completed both graduate and undergraduate courses in police management, leadership, investigations, and forensic science. Senior Management Institute For Police (SMIP) 2004 Harvard University Kennedy School of Government Boston, Massachusetts Completed Police Executive Research Forum (PERF) course in police leadership, management, and theory. 5 PROFFESSIONAL EDUCATION COURSES National Incident Management System (NIMS) Certified at 300,400,700, and 800 levels 2011 Weapons of Mass Destruction Radiation/Nuclear Course for Hazmat Technicians Mercury, Nevada 2003 Incident Response to Terrorist Bombings, New Mexico Tech. 2003 Socorro, New Mexico FEMA Integrated Emergency Management Course, Mt. Weather, VA. 2002 U.S. Dept. of Justice COBRA Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) Incident Command Course, Anniston AL. 2001 MN DEM Emergency Management Course, Maple Grove, MN. 2001 IACP Critical Incident Management Course, White Bear Lake, MN. 1999 Investigative Technology Seminar for Police Administrators/Managers Rosemount, MN. 1998 WMD Responder Awareness Course, Bloomington, MN. 1999 WMD Responder Operations Course, Bloomington, MN. 1999 Management Skill Development Course, St. Paul, MN. 1996 Crime Scene Investigations Course, Bloomington, MN. 1996 Investigations of Excessive/Deadly Force Course, Minneapolis, MN. 1995 Juvenile Law & Investigation Course. 1994 Police Management & Supervision Course, St. Paul, MN. 1993 Reid School of Interviewing & Interrogation, Minneapolis, MN. 1993 6 PERSONAL • Married, three daughters, ages 20, 17, and 13. • Wife Cari is also a police officer and currently serves as the Director for the Office of Special Investigations for the MN Dept of Corrections. • Avid alpine skier and Director for Skijammers ski school in Minnetonka, MN. PSIA Level 1 certified ski instructor. • Former member-Board of Directors, Tonka United Soccer Association. • Adjunct Faculty Member- St. Mary's University- 2013. Teaches undergraduate course in Public Safety program. 7 :^ Employment Opportunity— Page 3 1juturveChallenges 2040 Vision Implementation:The Police Chief will be an active participant in implementing Prior Lake's 2040 Vision. This position will play a pivotal role in achieving the City's long-range Vision by implementing programs to increase education and enforcement related to drug use,drunk driving,and distracted driving; by developing positive partnerships with the SMSC,Scott County and other law enforcement agencies;and by introducing deliberate and strategic change collaboratively within the department to T position the Department for a positive future. its members. The new Police Chief will be expected to understand or learn Native American culture, Growth and Resources: Prior Lake was recognized as one represent the City with the SMSC in their emerging law of the 100 fastest growing U.S.communities prior to the enforcement work; be informed in sovereign immunity housing slow-down.As development levels resume,the issues and Public Law 280,and continue the positive Police Chief will be charged with evaluating the operational partnership with casino and tribal leaders. impact of on-going demands for service while balancing the pressures that limitations on property tax levies and Technology:The Police Chief will be a champion reductions in other traditional municipal revenue sources for increasing the efficiency of and modernizing are placing on cities.The Chief will need to identify new and/ police operations through effectively selecting, or non-traditional ways to control costs,while ensuring such implementing,and evaluating technology systems.The strategies are consistent with the City's long-term goals. Police Chief will need to understand how technologies such as social media, crime mapping,body and/ Mystic lake Hotel and Casino: Prior Lake and the Shakopee or vehicle cameras, and license plate readers can Mdewakanton Sioux Community(SMSC) have a long history be prioritized and implemented as effective law of partnership and collaboration in many areas.The Police enforcement tools.The Police Chief will also be Chief plays a significant role in developing relationships, proficient at developing and applying data to evaluate communicating issues,and finding solutions to the common trends,current conditions and use information to goal of protecting visitors to the SMSC community as well as support policy discussion and recommendations. IdealCandidate - A key management team member,the City of Prior Lake's ideal candidate will be a law enforcement expert,who also: • Understands trends in the law enforcement field. • Excels at communication within and across departments. • Is approachable,enthusiastic and engaged in the community. • Is proficient using technology,and evaluating the use of new technologies in law enforcement. • Is willing to devote the necessary time to the job. • Is resourceful, pragmatic and inventive in problem • Demonstrates leadership through actions and communication. solving. • Develops effective, positive and collaborative partnerships . is able to implement change in a collaborative within the community. manner. • Exhibits integrity beyond reproach. • Promotes employee development through • Is a strategic thinker and analytical problem-solver. communication, performance review and training. If this describes you, come be a part of our Prior lake team.