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Date: Friday, March 27, 2026 at 5:00 AMActual: Friday, March 27, 2026 at 5:00 AM
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## Richfield Civil Service Commission Agenda
March 27, 2026 -- 8:00 AM
## Richfield Municipal Center
## Bartholomew Conference Room
## 6700 Portland Avenue South
Meeting #298
1. Call to Order
## 2. New Commissioner Welcome
3. Approval of the Agenda
4. Approval of Minutes
a. Approval of the minutes from December 17, 2025
5. Presentations
## a. 2025 RFD Annual Update
b. 2026 RFD Outlook
## 6. Regular Business Items
## 7. Other Business
## a. Commission Meeting Agenda Updates and Meeting Procedures
8. Adjournment
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Materials relating to these agenda items can be found in the Civil Service Commission agenda packet located at the main table
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## RICHFIELD FIRE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
## MEETING #297
## DECEMBER 16, 2025
## MEMBERS PRESENT:
## Jeffrey Bruzek President
## James Frechette Vice President
## Mary Stratton Secretary
## OTHERS PRESENT:
## Jenell Brooks Fire Chief
## Tim Haider Captain
Kevin O’Connell Lieutenant
Brian Wienholz Lieutenant
## Mark Butler Firefighter
Charlie Keis Firefighter
Joseph Schneider Firefighter
Alex Crofford Firefighter
Ryan Wolf Firefighter
## Tracie Bohlsen Firefighter
## Joe Ewald Captain
## Dave Buzicky
Cesar Garcia Firefighter
## Josh Nelson IAFF
## Austin Yantes Firefighter
## Tori Baird Firefighter
Andrew Chapeau Firefighter
## Chris Wachtler
## Amy Zenanko HR Generalist 2
## Maya Lissick HR Generalist
Katie Rodriguez City Manager
## Mary Tietjen City Attorney
## I. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by President Bruzek at 8:03 a.m.
## II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION MEETING OF
November, 24 2025
J/Frechette motion, M/Stratton second to approve the minutes.
Motion carried 3-0
## III. CERTIFY THE DEPUTY CHIEF ELIGIBLE REGISTER
Commissioners and attendees discussed the eligible roster, including questions about
minimum qualifications, scoring, and interpretation of “firefighting experience” requirements. Staff
and union representatives clarified the process timeline. J/Bruzek motion to approve, J/Frechette
and M/Stratton nay.
## Motion rejected 1-2 (Bruzek, Aye; Frechette, Nay; Stratton, Nay)
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Secretary Stratton stated the city needs to readdress the wording of the posting in the new
posting and correct the qualification timeframe. Secretary Stratton acknowledged that time is of
the essence.
Vice President Frechette stated that the firefighters need to have trust in the process.
## IV. OTHER BUSINESS
None.
## V. ADJOURNMENT
M/Frechette, S/Stratton to adjourn the …
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Topics Discussed (4)
Deputy Chief Eligible Register Certification
Proposed Commission Meeting Agenda Updates and Meeting Procedures
New Commissioner Welcome
Richfield Fire Department Annual Update and Outlook
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Motion rejected 1-2
No action taken (Recommendation for future meeting)
“Secretary Stratton stated the city needs to readdress the wording of the posting in the new posting and correct the qualification timeframe. Secretary Stratton acknowledged that time is of the essence.”
— Mary Stratton, SecretaryCERTIFY THE DEPUTY CHIEF ELIGIBLE REGISTER (December 16, 2025 Meeting)
“Vice President Frechette stated that the firefighters need to have trust in the process.”
— James Frechette, Vice PresidentCERTIFY THE DEPUTY CHIEF ELIGIBLE REGISTER (December 16, 2025 Meeting)
“One of the goals of the City Council has been to better leverage the power of residents serving on commissions to help improve city operations and build a thriving community.”
— Katie Rodriguez, City ManagerCommission Meeting Agenda Updates and Meeting Procedures (Proposed for March 27, 2026 Meeting)
“The practice allows for more transparency for any interested stakeholders and residents ahead of the meeting.”
— Katie Rodriguez, City ManagerCommission Meeting Agenda Updates and Meeting Procedures (Proposed for March 27, 2026 Meeting)
“Agenda and meeting processes that are rooted in best practices provide policymakers with comprehensive staff information and stakeholder feedback in a timely and efficient manner, resulting in informed decisions.”
— Katie Rodriguez, City ManagerCommission Meeting Agenda Updates and Meeting Procedures (Proposed for March 27, 2026 Meeting)