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Regular City Council Meeting Monday, April 11,2011 Page 10 Councilmember Pust expressed appreciation for the draft Organizational Chart, but questioned the location of the Sergeant positions. Chief Mathwig reviewed the Chart and Sergeant positions in the Day A/B, Night A/B and IMPACT positions. At the request of Councilmember McGehee, Chief Mathwig reviewed the cost- savings realized through this reorganization, with the Captain position remaining vacant following the retirement of former Police Chief Sletner several years ago; and shuffling of positions from Administration to Patrol. Chief Mathwig con- firmed that the savings came from funds already allotted for the Captain position in this year's budget, and reallocated among the other positions. Councilmember McGehee noted that with this proposed change the funds would become permanent, and could not be removed and reallocated from department operations. Councilmember Pust and Mayor Roe noted that, had the Captain position re- mained intact, it would have been subject to COLA and other benefit increases as well, so the funds would still have been expended. At the request of Councilmember Willmus, Chief Mathwig addressed potential future needs for sworn officers and street strength of the department, based on crime trends, and whether cost-share discussions came to fruition for a retail of- ficer. Chief Mathwig confirmed that any future needs would come before the City Council for their review and approval. Councilmember Johnson questioned how this restructuring of the Department im- pacted a Patrol Officer's ability to get ahead in rank, and if it made the department more competitive from the Chief's perspective. Chief Mathwig responded affirmatively, noting that the previous rank structure locked positions in for ten to fifteen years, creating roadblocks for newer officers; but that this structure gave them something to look forward to within five to ten years; and provided career enhancement for officers, as well as succession plan- ning for a department of this size. City Manager Malinen thanked and acknowledged Chief Mathwig for his devel- opment of this structure, following discussion of several possible scenarios upon his appointment as Chief; and for his leadership in developing this helpful struc- ture for the long-term viability of the department. • Pust moved, Willmus seconded, approval of the Police Department restructuring as outlined and detailed in the RCA dated April 11, 2011 and attached Organiza- tional Chart 2011 (Attachment A).