HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-27-1993RECORD OF OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL
CITY OF ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA
Adjourned Meeting No. 10 - September 27, 1993 4171
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A-1 President Selby called the meeting to order at 5:00 P.M., the
following members being present: President Selby, Councilmembers
Canfield, Evans, Hunziker, McConnell, Myhrom and Senjem. Absent:None.
E-1 Senjem moved, Evans second to approve the appointment of David
Kapler of California to the position of Fire Chief of the City
of Rochester, Minnesota. Discussion was held by the Council
and Councilmember Senjem stated that the reason that he made the
motion to approve David Kapler was that he is the No. 1 candidate
on the Civil. Service list, he is academically strong and is a team
builder. This is the sort of individual the Fire Dept. needs.
Councilmember McConnell stated that he is against this motion because
he believes that a person in the Fire Dept. could qualify and
lead the fire dept. He believes that we can produce our own leaders.
He stated that he could not approve of a "second choice".
Councilmember Canfield stated that Gerry Loftus was No. 2 candidate
on this list and when this was considered, Councilmember McConnell_
was not in favor of this person. If Councilmember McConnell was
for a local candidate, then he could have voted for Mr. Loftus.
Councilmember Myhrom stated that he understands Jean's comments.
Councilmember Senjem stated that he also echos Jean's remarks but
wants to go ahead.
Having no further discussion, Roll Call vote was taken.
Councilmember Evans, Hunziker, Myhrom and Senjem voted aye. Ayes (4),
Councilmember Canfield, McConnell and President Selby voted nay.
Nays (3), Motion carried.
Councilmember Canfield moved, Huniziker second to support the
new Fire Chief with unanimity. This man is an excellent candidate
with good qualifications and even tho.Councilmember Canfield would
have taken another candidate Chief Kapler should serve the dept.
well. Councilmember Canfield stated that the entire Council should
be behind Chief Kapler.
Councilmember McConnell stated that he will not vote nay, but
a, this point it is all cosmetic. --
President Selby stated that the City should let the new chief
do his "thing" and give him a break from all the confusion that
has led-. up to the current happenings. She stated that the new
chief is capable, but in her estimation when two people are qualified
she will continue to support the local Fire Chief. She also
stated that she will not tolerate the St. Paul Fire Dept. Union
run the City of Rochester's Fire Dept. She is sick and tired of this
�h le thin nd wishes the new Fire Chief well. Vote was taken. Ayes
7g, Nays ?01.Motion carried.
Having no further business, Canfield moved, Myhror�second to adjourn
the meeting. Ayes (7), Nays (0),.Potion carried. `I --
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