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Regular City Council Meeting Monday, September 12, 2016 Page 10 weed basin with no shape, aesthetics, or trees. Councilmember McGehee com- mented on a nice looking BMP that is located on the other side of the driveway. Public Works Director Culver indicated there have been issues getting the ground cover to fully establish in that area and agreed there is necessary follow up work needed in that regard. He stated the basin on the other side that Councilmember McGehee referenced has been there for some time so that vegetation has had time to establish. Public Works Director Culver offered an option to work with Corpus Christi for more intensive plantings to improve aesthetics after the field is fully graded and established and stated he will follow up with Corpus Christi and Councilmember McGehee on this matter. McGehee moved, Etten seconded, adoption of Resolution No.11355 (Attachment A) entitled, “A Resolution Final Contract Acceptance Corpus Christi Drainage Project.” Roll Call Ayes: Willmus, Laliberte, Etten, McGehee and Roe. Nays: None. 10.General Ordinances for Adoption 11.Presentations a.Police Civil Service Commission Meeting with the City Council Zoe Jenkins, Police Civil Service Commissioner, thanked the Council for the op- portunity to present this report. She reviewed the purpose of the Police Civil Ser- vice Commission to promote efficiency in the Police Department, assist the Chief by reviewing the hiring procedures of certified and qualified applicants, and re- spond to the mandate of Minnesota Statute Chapter 419 that requires a uniform and comprehensive hiring procedure to select the best qualified applicants and protect them from political interference and give fair and equal opportunity to all qualified citizens. Ms. Jenkins stated this Commission is required by law to hold its first meeting in February of each year with subsequent meetings called by the Chief as related to hiring needs. st Ms. Jenkins reported in 2016 they only had two meetings. On February 1 the Chief advised of current Department staff, anticipation there would be one open- ing that would occur relatively soon, and that the hiring process would be the th same as used in the past. On April 19, after the hiring process was completed, the Chief brought and reviewed a list of candidates and reported on how they per- formed. The person is then hired to join the Department. Ms. Jenkins stated she can’t commend the Department and Chief Mathwig enough for their continued hard work and commitment to the community. She