05/22/2018 - City Council SpecialSPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY, MAY 22, 2018
5:30 P.M.
SECOND FLOOR CONFERENCE ROOM
EAGAN FIRE STATION #2
1001 STATION TRAIL
AGENDA
I. ROLL CALL AND ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
II. INTERVIEW DEPUTY POLICE CHIEF ROGER NEW FOR POSITION OF
POLICE CHIEF OF THE CITY OF EAGAN
III. OTHER BUSINESS
IV. ADJOURNMENT
Special City Council Meeting
May 22, 2018
II. INTERVIEW DEPUTY POLICE CHIEF ROGER NEW FOR THE POSITION OF POLICE CHIEF OF
THE CITY OF EAGAN
Action to be Considered:
To approve the promotion of Roger New from Deputy Police Chief to Police Chief for the City of
Eagan.
Facts:
Per the recommendation of the Council’s Human Resources Committee, and per the
direction of the City Council, Deputy Police Chief Roger New is being considered as the
sole candidate for the position of Chief of Police.
Mr. New has served with the Eagan Police Department for the past 24 years, serving 10
years as a Police Officer, two (2) years as a Patrol Sergeant, 10 years as Police Lieutenant,
and two (2) years as Deputy Chief of Police.
Deputy Chief New has a Bachelor’s Degree in social sciences and a Master’s Degree in
public and non-profit administration. He is also a graduate of the 235th session of the FBI
National Academy.
Mr. New has successfully passed his criminal background check and psychological exam.
The City’s Senior Management Team interviewed Deputy Chief New on May 15, 2018.
On May 22, 2018, the City Council will interview Mr. New for the position of Chief of
Police.
As a publically-noticed, open meeting, the Council has the option to take action at the
May 22 Special City Council meeting to approve Deputy Chief New’s promotion.
Pending Council action, an offer would be extended to Deputy Chief New.
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