--- ## author: City Clerk date: D:20260708120058-05'00' --- ## RULES OF CIVILITY FOR THE CITY COUNCIL, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND OUR COMMUNITY Following are rules of civility the City of Maplewood expects of everyone appearing at Council Meetings - elected officials, staff and citizens. It is hoped that by following these simple rules, everyone’s opinions can be heard and understood in a reasonable manner. We appreciate the fact that when appearing at Council meetings, it is understood that everyone will follow these principles: Speak only for yourself, not for other council members or citizens - unless specifically tasked by your colleagues to speak for the group or for citizens in the form of a petition. Show respect during comments and/or discussions, listen actively and do not interrupt or talk amongst each other. Be respectful of the process, keeping order and decorum. Do not be critical of council members, staff or others in public. Be respectful of each other’s time keeping remarks brief, to the point and non-repetitive. ## AGENDA ## MAPLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL ## MANAGER WORKSHOP 6:00 P.M. Monday, July 13, 2026 ## City Hall, Council Chambers Pursuant to Minn. Stat. 13D.02, one or more councilmembers may be participating remotely ## A. CALL TO ORDER ## B. ROLL CALL ## C. APPROVAL OF AGENDA ## D. UNFINISHED BUSINESS ## None ## E. NEW BUSINESS 1. Swearing-In Ceremony for One Sergeant and Seven Police Officers ## 2. Police Department Life Saving Awards ## F. ADJOURNMENT ## THIS PAGE IS INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK ## CIT ## Y COUNCIL WORKSHOP STAFF REPORT ## Meeting Date July 13, 2026 ## REPORT TO: Michael Sable, City Manager ## REPORT FROM: Brian Bierdeman, Public Safety Director ## PRESENTER: Brian Bierdeman, Public Safety Director AGENDA ITEM: Swearing-In Ceremony for One Sergeant and Seven Police Officers ## Action Requested: ☐ Motion☐Discussion ☐ Public Hearing Form of Action: ☐Resolution ☐ Ordinance☐Contract/Agreement ☐ Proclamation ## Su mmary: Sergeant Swetala will be officially sworn in with the Maplewood Police Department in his new role. The Maplewood Police Department also had an open hiring and recruitment process over the past year to fill multiple police officer vacancies. Police Officers Reece Podgorski, Mario Morales, Airion Britt, Benjamin Bowker, Julius Leonard, Amanda Ulvenes and Joshua Pekarek will be officially sworn in with the Maplewood Police Department. ## Recom mended Action: None. ## Fiscal ## Impact: Is There a Fiscal Impact?  No ☐ Yes, the true or estimated cost is $0 Financing source(s): ☐ Adopted Budget ☐ Budget Modification ☐ New Revenue Source ☐Use of Reserves ☐ O ther: N/A ## St ## rategic Plan Relevance: Safety◊Focus Area: Ensure public safety and effective emergency response ☐Sustainability ◊ Focus Area: ☐Development ◊ Focus Area: ## Backgr ound: ## Sergeant Swetala: ## Ser geant Swetala has been employed by the Maplewood Police Department for 8 years, the first year as a Community Service Officer…