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CITY OF ROSEMOUNT
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY FOR ACTION
CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: AUGUST 19, 1997
AGENDA: LEAVE OF ABSENCE
AGENDA SECTION:
CONSENT
PREPARED BY: THOMAS D. BURT, CITY ADMINISTRATOR
AGENDAY Em
BY:
ATTACHMENTS: MEMOAPPROVED
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Ed Nelson, Fire Fighter, is requesting a 90 -day extension to his leave of absence from the fire department. Mr.
Nelson has been on leave from May 1, 1997 to July 31, 1997. The new fire department personnel policy
requires city council approval for leave that extend beyond 90 days.
The fire chief has been in contact with Mr. Nelson to explain the possible need to be Recertified before
returning to the department. At this time the Fire Chief recommends the 90 -day extension.
II RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve 90 -day personnel leave of absence for Ed Nelson. II
COUNCIL ACTION:
MEMO
To: Tom Burt, City Admin.
From: Scott Aker, Fire Chief
Re: Ed Nelson, Leave Extension
Date: 8/6/97
Ed Nelson has been on a personal leave from May 1, to July 31, 1997 (90
days). Attached is his letter requesting another 90 days (Aug -Sept -Oct).
Any leave beyond §0 days requires approval of the Fire Chief, City Admin.
and the City Council
Ed's attendance at drills has been very low and 6 months without training
could cause him not to be recertified by the State Certification Board
when he comes due in 1998. My plan was to discuss this with him prior to
making a recommendation, but he has not been available by phone and has
not returned my calls. This would be my only reservation in granting
another leave.
On the other hand his absence would not impact the Fire Department's
ability to operate, and Ed should be well aware of the ramifications of his
decision. It is possible that lack of training would not be a problem if his
attendance was improved, upon his return. For that reason I would
recommend approval of this leave.
Also note, his request for a leave is from Aug. 1, 1997. 1 am working
with the Firefighters to encourage them to make more timely requests.
Accidents:
Accidents involving City or personal vehicles on City business should be reported immediately.
Section 11. DRIVER'S LICENSE
All firefighters are required to possess a valid, unrestricted drivers license. It is assumed that in
emergency conditions, all personnel shall be able to operate fire apparatus including driving the
apparatus. A valid, unrestricted drivers license is therefore required.
Employees must immediately notify the fire chief if their drivers license is revoked or restricted.
In the event a license is modified in any way the State of Minnesota which restricts driving
privileges, the conditions must clearly state the person is able to respond to fire and emergency
calls, participate in fire training activities and operate fire department emergency vehicles.
Firefighters whose driving privileges are revoked or modified in such a way that they cannot fully
participate in fire activities and/or drive department emergency vehicles may be placed on inactive
duty status during the period for which their license is restricted.
Section 12. LEAVES OF ABSENCE
Any firefighter, including probationary employees, may request a leave of absence from active
duty on the fire department. Such requests shall be in writing and presented to the fire chief who
shall recommend approval or disapproval.
Personal Leave of Absence:
(1) Upon affirmative recommendation from the fire chief, the city administrator may approve a
personal leave up to ninety (90) days.
(2) Personal leave of more than ninety (90) days and up to one hundred eighty (180) days
requires city council approval.
(3) While an employee is on a personal leave, he/she shall be placed on inactive duty status; and
the time on personal leave does not count towards time -of -service.
Medical Leave of Absence:
(1) All requests for medical leave of absence shall be accompanied by a written statement from a
physician stating that the firefighter is not able to perform the essential duties of the position
for some specific period of time. Additional statements from the physician may be required
by the fire chief at reasonable intervals to document that the individual is still not able to
return to work.
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