02-07-2011 POLMHutchinson Police Commission Minutes
The Hutchinson Police Commission held a meeting on Monday, February 7, 2011 at the
Hutchinson Emergency Operation Center. Present at the meeting were Mark Jelkin, Julie
Jensen, and Chief Daniel Hatten.
Call the Meeting to Order:
The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Jelkin at 5:32 p.m.
Approval of Agenda:
Chairperson Jelkin asked if there were any changes to the agenda. There being none the
meeting proceeded.
Approval of Minutes:
Chairperson Jelkin asked the Commission to approve the minutes from the January 18th
meeting. Motion was made by Commissioner Jensen, seconded by Chairperson Jelkin, to
approve the minutes from the January meeting. Motion carried unanimously.
Appointment of Commission Officers:
Commissioner Jensen was appointed Chairperson for 2011.
Commissioner Meyer was appointed Secretary for 2011
The motions were made by Commissioner Jelkin and seconded by Commissioner Jensen.
Motions carried unanimously.
2011 Meeting Dates:
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For 2011 the Hutchinson Police Commission has selected the 3 Tuesday of each month at
5:30 pm for their monthly meetings. The location of the meetings will be at the Hutchinson
Police Emergency Operation Center, 44 Washington Ave W, Hutchinson, MN 55350
Note:
Commission Chairperson Jelkin turned the remainder of the meeting to newly appointed
Chairperons Jensen.
Staffing Issues:
Chief Hatten advised the Commission that Communication Specialist Christina Gerdes
accepted and received the formal paperwork from the Human Resources Department of the City
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of Hutchinson. January 9 was the official hire date for Gerdes.
Chief Hatten advised the Commission that Officer Sayre was still waiting for a formal job offer
from the City of St. Cloud. The approval to begin the hiring process after Sayre’s letter of
resignation is received is still authorized by the Commission from the January meeting.
Review Police Commission Layoff Process:
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The Commission reviewed the 3 draft outline presented at the meeting by each of the
commissioners and Chief Hatten. After a lengthy discussion addressing the points where the
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Commission was in agreement and the areas of concern, Chief Hatten offered to draft a 4
revised outline. This outline will be forwarded to Commissioner Meyer for his review before
sending on to the city administration. The draft will then be forwarded to the City Administrator,
City Attorney, and Human Resource Director for their input on the drafted process. The Chief
will Contact the League of Minnesota Cities attorney Scott M. Lepak to schedule a meeting date
with the Commission to review the draft process.
With there being no further business to discuss, a motion was made by Commissioner Jelkin,
seconded by Chairperson Jensen to adjourn the meeting. The motion carried, unanimously.
Time of adjournment was 6:20 p.m.
Next Meeting to be held on, March 15, 2011, at 5:30 pm
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Verne Meyer, Police Commission Secretary