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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
City Council Meeting: March 1, 2022
AGENDA SECTION:
AGENDA ITEM: Fire Chief Reappointment
Consent
PREPARED BY: Logan Martin, City Administrator
AGENDA NO. 6.e.
Emmy Foster, Assistant City Administrator
ATTACHMENTS: None APPROVED BY: ELF
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Motion to Approve the Reappointment of Richard Schroeder
as Fire Chief for a Period of Three Years.
BACKGROUND
Staff recommends the reappointment of Richard Schroeder to the position of Fire Chief for another three
years. His current term is expiring at the end of March, and according to Fire Department policy, the Fire
Chief is to be selected from applicants meeting the minimum qualifications for the position. He was the
sole applicant for the Chief appointment in this process.
In his application materials, Chief Schroeder stated “As I approach the completion of my ninth year as
Fire Chief, I realize I have more to do. I look forward to serving another term to lay the foundation for
the future of the fire department and the gravitation towards a full time Fire Chief position. I have
appreciated the opportunity to serve the citizens of Rosemount as well as the fire staff currently in place.
The vision I see for the fire department for the next three years is exciting and welcome the challenge to
be on the forefront of that vision.”
In addition to serving as the Fire Chief for the past nine years, Chief Schroeder has been a member of the
department for 24 years. He continues to be a solid leader who has a tremendous work ethic and sense of
judgment, encourages team work, and is well respected. It is thereby recommended that his assignment to
the position of Fire Chief be confirmed by the Council.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that Council approve the reappointment of Richard Schroder as Fire Chief for a period
of three years.