The meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. by President Thomas Pringle. Commissioners present were Patricia Spiegelhoff, James Stobber, Norris (Jack) Berry and David Kaiser. Also present was Police Chief David Walsh.

Motion to approve the minutes of the March 2, 2005 meeting by Commissioner Spiegelhoff, seconded by Commissioner Berry. Motion carried unanimously.

Motion to go into closed session pursuant to Section 19.85(1)(c) to interview and review the applications of probationary police officer candidates by Commissioner Kaiser, seconded by Commissioner Stobber. Motion carried unanimously.

Motion out of closed session at 8:40 p.m. by Commissioner Berry, seconded by Commissioner Stobber. Motion carried unanimously.

Motion to approve the eligibility list presented by Chief Walsh with the exception of candidate Jon Johnson by Commissioner Stobber, seconded by Commissioner Berry. Motion carried unanimously. The Chief was directed by the Commission to deliver the eligibility list to the City Clerk.

Motion to authorize Chief Walsh to make conditional offers of probationary employment as patrol officers to candidates Joseph Patla and to Heather Ostrowski by Commissioner Kaiser, seconded by Commissioner Stobber. Motion carried unanimously.

The Chief presented the Commission with his department internal memorandum responding to the management study, which response the Chief will present to the Mayor and City Council.

Motion to adjourn at 8:45 p.m. by President Pringle, seconded by Commissioner Kaiser. Motion carried unanimously.

Respectfully submitted by
Secretary,
David P. Kaiser