6.1. SR 03-02-2020City of
Qk*l
River
Request for Action
To
Item Number
Mayor and City Council
6.1
Agenda Section
Meeting Date
Prepared by
Presentations, Awards,
March 2, 2020
Ron Nierenhausen, Chief of Police
and Recognitions
Item Description
Reviewed by
Recognize Promotion of Detective Eric Balabon to
Cal Portner, City Administrator
Juvenile Detective Sergeant
Reviewed by
Action Requested
1. Recognize the promotion of Detective Eric Balabon to the position of Juvenile Detective Sergeant
effective March 2, 2020.
2. Mayor Dietz to administer the oath of office to Detective Eric Balabon.
Background/Discussion
Detective Balabon has been with the department since 1996 where he started out as a patrol officer.
Assigned as a School Resource Officer in 2005 he has become a fixture in the schools and has developed
a fantastic relationship with school administrators and staff alike. Eric will be supervising two SROs as
well as the department's Drug Task Force officer.
Financial Impact
This position is currently budgeted, and he will start at $44.94 per hour, based on the Sergeant Labor
Agreement.
Attachments
■ Oath of Office
The Elk River Vision
A welcoming community with revolutionary and spirited resourcefulness, exceptional,` 01 e
service, and community engagement that encourages and inspires pi ospei l_ y INAWRE1
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OATH OF OFFICE
State of Minnesota
County of Sherburne
City of Elk River
I, Eric Balabon, do solemnly swear to support the Constitution of the United States, the
Constitution of the State of Minnesota, and to discharge faithfully the duties of Sergeant of the City
of Elk River, Minnesota, to the best of my judgment and ability, so help me God.
Eric Balabon
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 2nd day of March 2020.
Mayor John Dietz